If am being sued and the debt is only mine, can they garnish my husband?

Most likely they are only making threats that they do not intend to keep at this point, they are trying to scare you into paying. In order to...

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State laws vary but usually before your wages can be garnished a civil lawsuit needs to be filed and a judgment obtained. Then after that they can...

Does the Bankruptcy automatic stay apply if I am in Civil litigation with the FTC?

Yes filing a bankruptcy would put a temporary stay on the proceedings, the civil court would either need to wait until the bankruptcy discharged or...

If a debt collecting attorney sends letter saying they filed a suit against you and sends court copy .what should you do

You need to go see a lawyer to help you figure out what is going on, and then you can develop a plan of attack. it sounds like you are merely being...

Partner has no Money!

This is the reason you need a written agreement, you are heading for disaster if you do not sit down with a business lawyer now and put together a...

Credit card settlement thru Collection in CA, need advise!

They are likely going to list this on your credit report as settled for less then owed, additionally they can 1099 you for the difference. Before...

Can debt collectors come after innocent spouse in California for non payment?

The creditors can sue and obtain a judgment against you, then they can attempt to collect from you by garnishing your wages, levying your bank...

If the opposing party refuses to cooperate then draft it yourself and file it on time. For more information, visit...

Chpt13 bankruptcy with 2nd lien strip in CA, does having huge credit card debts an advantage or disadvantage?

As long as the credit card/unsecured debt does not put you over the caps then it is irrelevant. Additionally paying off your credit cards prior to...

A credit card company has a judgement against me. will they possibly take less than the judgement amount to settle this account?

It is possible so it does not hurt to ask, but usually after they get there judgment they are not as likely to negotiate. Your other alternative is...