You will need to consult with an attorney that practices in the area. If the settlement is related to a family law case, consult a family law...

In my experience, debt collectors and debt buyers often ask for information and records that are not relevant to the issues in the case. Perhaps...

I recieve Social Security Disability being taken to court for a debt. Can they take my SSD from me? I earn less than $900.00.

As others have indicated, Social Security funds are "exempt" - when those funds alone are direct-deposited into a bank account, a creditor cannot...

Do the courts come after your cars, motorcycles, bank account after the remaining balance is turned into a civil judgement?

As other attorneys have indicated, a criminal conviction (and/or fine) and a consumer debt/civil judgment are different things. You should...

My bank received an “Information Subpoena & Restraining notice 1)What if I don’t respond 2)Chance to reverse the case

If a lawsuit was filed in New York sometime in the mid-1990s, the time to dispute the allegations of that lawsuit was then, not now. Although I do...

Can a secured debt which was not discharged in chap. 7 and two years later becomes unsecured be considered discharged now?

When a debtor files a chapter 7 case, all of his or her property and debts must be listed in the schedules. If a debt is listed (and even when it...

Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Act. Written Proof

Wage garnishment must be carried out by a "levying officer" which is usually a county sheriff. A private company or individual has no authority...

1-Can anyone file for chapter 7 bankruptcy? 2- and what is a reasonable fee for a lawyer and whats the total estimate cost

Anyone who resides in the United States or has property located here can file a bankruptcy case. However there are a number of factors that...

I am being sued by NCSLT. What kind of lawyer do I need?

If the summons was served on someone other than yourself, possibly your spouse or someone at your place of business, then you have a total of forty...

What can I do to stop Bridgeport Financial from pursuing me by letter and by phone for a medical debt with dt of svc May 2007?

A "medical debt" can be either based on a contract or some other more informal system such as an account. Assuming that you signed an agreement...