In addition to the comments of the other attorneys, I would note that the law requires you to allege a meritorious defense in order to vacate a...

A collection agency recently contacted me offering a 50% settlement on a judgement against me from 2007. How do I satisfy this?

As Mr. Satterwhite mentioned, you would want to ensure that the creditor files a "Satisfaction of Judgment" with the Court in which the judgment...

My mortgage never reaffirmed after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy in Oregon? Will it affect our current credit to stop paying

Although I agree with the other attorneys' answers, I wanted to add that a foreclosure will not necessarily prevent you from purchasing a home in...

Can I force the sale of someone's property if I have a money judgment against them, and a lien is already on their home?

In addition to Mr. Smith's answer, I would add that if you, as a judgment lien creditor, foreclosed on the debtor's property, you would take the...

In addition to the answers contributed by the other attorneys, I wanted to add one more point: If you are in fact sued on the debt, you have to...

Ok, now I have filed bankruptcy. I filed chapter 13. i was discharged. Now they're trying to charge my wife for some debts.

It sounds like your wife may have been an authorized user on your card. I have seen some cardholder agreements state the an authorized user can be...

The judge denied my Reaffirmation Agreement. Can I now Retain and Keep Current?

In Oregon, Judge Alley has ruled that if the debtor attempts to reaffirm the debt, but the reaffirmation agreement is disapproved by the Court, the...

I filed a chapter 7 BK, 2006 state tax debt was included, state still is collecting for the debt saying it survived my bk how?

In addition to the comments from the other attorneys, I wanted to mention that you would have the right to reopen your bankruptcy case to litigate...

I rec'd a bankruptcy 7 discharged on Aug. 2011, can my mortgagee take my home take my home away from me?

As the other attorney mentioned, your mortgage lender has the right to foreclose on your home if you do not comply with the terms of your loan,...

How do i get me garnishment lowered

Aside from the options mentioned by the other attorneys, you could attempt to negotiate an agreement where the creditor releases the garnishment...