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 with the Sheriff's department handling the levy. You have only 10 days to do this so do it today. I'm...

After filing chapter 7, trustee wants to sell "interest" in my previous home (which is vacant) for $2k to an investor, and

If you have not exempted your house with the homestead exemption, the trustee can sell it regardless of whether there is equity or not. This is...

How do I go about getting a collection account off my credit report as it has passed the 7 year mark back in Jan. 2013?

Collection agencies are known for "re-aging" accounts to keep them on the credit report for a longer period of time than they should be. You need...

It is impossible to give you an exact percentage of likelihood the creditor will complain in your bankruptcy. Generally, the smaller the amount at...

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After 5 years, an apartment rental property asking for monetary collections?

The statute of limitations for collecting on a debt based on a written agreement is 5 years in Florida. You would have to count back to your last...

I have an open Chap 13 case and want to know if I may withdraw the filing? I am concerned about getting my income tax refund

I agree with Mr. Brewer that not paying the court fees will likely get your case dismissed fairly promptly. Regarding the tax refund, that is a...

My husband and I are separated I am a co buyer on a car he stop making payments car is in default will they garnish his check

It would seem to me they would first attempt to collect against the primary borrower and if that is not successful, they would pursue the co-debtor...

Franchise tax board sent me a notice to withhold my wages. They will garnish 25% of my wages for taxes over these past 3 years

The ball is in their court. You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney to find out if these taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy.

Can I be forced into bankruptcy?

Involuntary bankruptcy cases are rare but theoretically possible, particularly if the creditors at issue believe there is a strong chance they will...

Neighboring foreclosures have me upside down in value but I still pay tax on the full amount. What can I do?

You need to appeal the assessment which you can do so long as you are not past the deadline.