Hello, my question is reg Debt consolidation.

Debt settlement should be approached with caution because there is no guarantee that anyone can settle your debt. A healthy portion of our clients...

Unemployment benefits cannot be garnished unless you owe the state money, or the garnishment is for spousal or child support. Please also note...

Garnishment

It sounds like some facts are missing. One thing that stands out is the age of the debt versus when your wages were garnished. Did you continue...

Can I garnish wages of judgment debtor's spouse?

The earnings of a married person during marriage are not liable for a debt incurred by the person's spouse before marriage. After the earnings of...

I have a friend who loaned a substantial sum of money to her ex-boyfriend. He filed bankruptcy but remains in his home, is now

It depends on a variety of things. First, it depends what chapter of bankruptcy was filed, and whether there were any assets left in the...

Bankruptcy in CA and the effect on TN property

A debtor with an interest in an LLC that has assets in another state will not be protected because the assets and/or the LLC is in another state. ...

There is no norm. I've had credit card companies open with 70% of the debt and not budge, open with 70% and settle for 20%. Same with debt...

What is the average cost for backruptcy?

Most attorneys cannot quote a client a fee without a thorough examination of all facts. There are many considerations beyond income, assets and...

Can my corporation file bankruptcy without having to close its doors?

It depends what chapter of bankruptcy you file on behalf of the corporation: Chapter 7 or Chapter 11. Note that a corporation cannot file Chapter...

Will filing chapter 7 wipe out HELOC

A lien strip or avoidance of a second mortgage or HELOC is not available in Chapter 7. This is available in Chapter 13 bankruptcy when the second...