Can I oppose the sheriff turning the debtor's levied property to the trustee in a bankruptcy case ?

The money is estate property so it belongs to the bankruptcy trustee. In chapter 11 the trustee is normally the same person as the debtor. Even...

How do I remove an abstract of judgment for a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy ?

Judgement liens can be removed in bankruptcy. If they are not settlement is a good options since after bankruptcy the creditor has no recourse...

Debt Collection: Question regarding knowledge of atty representation in California.

A creditor may not contact an individual that is represented by an attorney. If they do so knowingly its an ethics violation and may be punishable...

Judgment received...what is next? I am guessing they will work on collecting from me in the near future. CC case on individual

If the creditor is well informed they will seek spouses bank account as well if the debt is a community property debt.

Walking away from a 8,000 credit card bill caused by a merchant who had taken more than his contract agreement allows.

The charges need to be challenged directly with the credit card company, the credit agencies, and the court if necessary. If the debt is not...

Bank Levy, how to get remaining balance from debtor?

Double check the spelling of the name and the account number contained in the writ of attachment. If there is an error you may need to go back to...

Credit Card Debt sold to multiple collection agencies and each has ding credit

A creditor must serve you to obtain a judgement. However, if the creditor is unable to find the party they are suing the court will sometimes...

You can exempt around $25,000 of any kind of property. This would allow a debtor to protect and keep an HSA account.

Bankruptcy

Creditors cannot take bankruptcy rights away. Even a hardship program should leave bankruptcy options available.

If a person agrees to a credit card settlement. Do you recommend getting the agreement in writing?

Good idea to get settlement offer and acceptance in writing so that there are no misunderstandings down the road.