I have a lot of Medical debt, I do not have any savings, nor do I own property, should I consider filing for bankruptcy?

I agree that you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options. You do not want to delay and face a...

Can my husband be garnished for my unpaid medical bills.

It sounds as though you were married at the time you incurred the medical debt. In Oregon, medical debt is considered a family expense. This means...

After 30 years when a creditor says you owe debt but its not on record, is it a scam?

This debt is likely past the applicable statute of limitations. I recommend you speak with a consumer attorney to help you identify the type of...

What's the total cost to file for bankruptcy including attorney fee and filing fee?

I agree that it is difficult to quote a fee without knowing more about your specific case. Fortunately, most bankruptcy attorneys, including our...

In Oregon, a spouse is liable for the other spouse's medical debt, even if you never signed any paperwork agreeing to be liable. Even though you...

How can I buy some time on a wage garnishment in Oregon?

Unfortunately, there really isn't anything you can do once a writ of garnishment has been served to slow down the process. other than to file your...

I received a summons from credit card company 1.5 months after the response was due...Did they already pass judgment on me?

The date on the summons and complaint is largely irrelevant. The date you need to pay attention to is the date that you were served. If you...

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I owe $8,600 in credit card debt that has been assigned to a collection agency, should I file bankruptcy?

There are many factors that need to be explored before anyone can tell you whether you should file a bankruptcy. From your brief description...

What should I do to stop garnishments because my ex wife was ordered to pay the debt by a judge?

I agree with the answer above. Your divorce decree does not prevent the creditor from garnishing you. You should speak to an attorney about your...

Wage garnishments in Oregon, once served, does the employer send the garnishment respond form to the courts or the garnishner?

After you serve your writ of garnishment upon the garnishee (employer), the garnishee has 7 days to answer the writ- identifying whether the...