I was in court last month and agreed verbally to pay a past due credit card, the judge set up a compliance hearing for Jan 24.

I am unclear on the status of the case once you verbally agreed to pay. Does this mean that you agreed to have judgment entered against you? You...

Who is responsible for an error in bankruptcy filing?

Unfortunately, I believe the answers to your questions should be coming from you bankruptcy attorney. If you are not comfortable speaking with...

I live in California I'm a single mother of 3 and my wages are being garnished on 25%

You need to file a Claim of Exemption as noted by the other attorney here. You may be able to reduce the amount being garnished if your basic...

Can I be held responsible for debts my husband acquired with his ex before were married?

If your husband's debts were acquired before you married him, they would be his responsibility, not yours. One thing to watch out for is if he...

May the credit agency report a single negative line twice; one from the originator and one from a collection agency.

Yes, a single debt can be reported twice. Once by the original creditor and then again by the debt buyer. The original creditor can report...

Can penalty, interest be added to judgment in UD case after it shows closed and doesn't the party have to be notified?

Post-Judgment interest is usually awarded until the judgment is fully satisfied. The only notice you would be given is by reading the judgment...

More facts are needed here. Were you served with documents notifying you of the Judgment Debtor Examination? The Judgment Creditor is required to...

I am on SSI and a very unscrupulous debit collector levied my bank accounts how do I get this removed or do I just wait?

More facts would help, such as how much money you had in your account at the time of the levy. Your best bet is probably to consult with an...

Suing an out of state collection agency for harassment - doable?

If you feel the debt collector has violated the law, you should consult with an attorney that handles consumer lawsuits for violations of the Fair...

I have a debtor's exam in 2 weeks. I'd like to ask the opposing counsel to hire an interpreter. Any law I can refer to?

Yes, you can request an interpreter, but this will be at your expense. You should also know that once you are sworn in, the parties usually find a...