What do I do when I set up a payment arrangement with a collection agency but they still goes through with lawsuit?

Sour deal. The law prefers to see everyone have their day in court and you did not get that. The trouble is that getting back to court to tell...

Best bet is to worry about a bankruptcy when you are back in the USA. Another idea is to find your husband and see if he wants to file a joint...

How do i get the credit company to accept the credit counseling proposal and stop legal proceedings

Most people who start down the path of "debt settlement" file bankruptcy. I have found that you (with perhaps a little coaching) will achieve as...

Can registered domestic partners in California file a joint chapter 7 bankruptcy?

I disagree with my colleagues. This is a RED HOT emerging issue and the judges are split. In the last couple months there have been decisions...

What happens if we divorce in a community property state and I file for bankruptcy in a non-community property state?

When you file a bankruptcy all your assets are looked at by the court. Your assets will include anything you might be entitled to claim in divorce...

Bankruptcy and its effects upon my LLC?

It sounds like you are assuming Oregon law will allow the lender to pursue you for a deficiency after foreclosure. Many states have...

I agree with the other comments but want to mention that it's well known that many banks do not have the documentation to support their claims. If...

IF I GO SET A COURT DATE WITH THE COURT .CAN I BY LAW BE ABLE TO RECIEVE AN ABSTRACT TO GET MY DRIVER LICENSE BACK.

We need more information. Was your license taken due to unpaid child support? A DUI?

Satisfaction of judgement and credit bureaus

You should start by asking the lawyer who signed the satisfaction to notify the credit reporting agencies. Likely the lawyer will not want to...

Can my wages be garnished for a 10+ yr old credit card debt with no prior notice from the 3rd party collector?

The creditor must have sued you and been given a judgment by default because you failed to respond. Of course if you were not properly served that...