If I owe unemployment can they garnish 700.00 from me?

It depends on how the garnishment is calculated, and what has transpired since the over payment was discovered. The paperwork needs to be looked...

Why will the law firm for Bank of America proceed with the complaint if I agree to a payment plan for my delinquent credit card.

Attorney Berkus is spot on. The judgment is insurance if you default again. If you were offering a lump sum to settle, they would not require a...

I'm in chapter 13 bankruptcy. One of my creditors has died. Will this be removed from the list?

Nothing will likely change in your CH13 plan. The creditor's estate would succeed the right to receive the dividend payment from the trustee. If...

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A law office working for a collection company bought an old credit debit > 10 years old and had my wages garnish to the point

Fist step is to consult with a local consumer or bankruptcy attorney to examine the paperwork. The law firm likely represents a debt buying...

Is a "Stipulation and Agreement for Entry of Judgment" the correct document to use to settle a credit card debt?

I agree that you need to see a lawyer and should not be entering into a judgment if you are lump sum settling this debt. If you are entering an...

How to get lien stripped from title after Chapter 13 discharge.

As long as the lien was properly stripped, there should be language in the order that directs the mortgage company to record the release within...

Can I ask a litigation firm to validate a debt they are claiming I owe?

I agree, get it all in writing and make it clear to them you will not pay anything until you have it. It is entirely possible that this is a fake...

Bankruptcy - Do I have to tell my employer I am filing Bankruptcy?

Check your employee handbook, there should be guidance there. The need to file BK in and of itself should not affect your employment- I have...

The trustee should send you a letter indicating what you need for the hearing, and you can check their website for additional information. You...

Getting a job right before my 341 hearing

You have nothing to worry about. The date of filing is the operative date, and it sounds like this isn't even a sure thing yet with this new job. ...