How do i know who to pay for my credit card balance that has been sent to collections?

Paying off the debt won't do much to improve your credit score. If your score is already fairly low, you might be an excellent candidate for...

You should contact an attorney in San Diego to find out what your options are. You could have the judgment set aside if you were not properly...

I owe about 80k on the credit cards, is it possible to file bankruptcy after the judgement against me?

Timing is very important in bankruptcy. Yes, generally speaking you can file a bankruptcy after a judgment is entered against you and if you did...

Lost a small claims case, should I file chapter 7

You may have choices. You should speak with an attorney. I'm in Carlsbad. I'd be glad to help.

If I hire an attorney to do my bankruptcy, does this mean I can't waive my chapter 7 filing fee?

You can have an attorney and get a filing fee waiver but unless your attorney agrees to work for very little or nothing, your waiver application is...

Can an unsecured credit card like Citibank take away anyone's vehicles/ Trailer or toys when a credit card has not been paid ?

Not without a court judgment and even then exemptions will apply to protect some property.

If i receive a large sum due to a work injury while filing bankruptcy does it get taken to pay creditors?

You were required to list the pending court case on your bankruptcy petition. If you attended your meeting of creditors you should have been asked...

My husband and I have been separated for 15 years. He is in OR, pays the mortgage on time, but my name is still on it.

It is not likely to effect him significantly if you file alone unless you have community property assests here in California that are in excess of...

How much is it to file bankrupcy in California ???

How much is a car? Or a house? As in all things, it depends and you get what you pay for.

If I choose not to reaffirm my mortgage after a chapter 7, but continue to make the payments, can the bank take my house from me

Generally no; as long as you keep current with the payments. The bank wants your payjment - not your house.