Is a wife responsible for her husband's debts in Oregon?

Why do you ask about the wife? Who is your judgment against? For how much? Did husband have his license at the time he took your money? I...

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Can I file for exemption for my wages being garnished when it is the second writ? In state of WA

Unless you think that they are taking more out of your paycheck than they can legally, the thing to do is figure out how to address the debt....

My paycheck is being garnished. I did not receive a summons. What is my recourse ?

Based on what you say, you may have the right to have this judgment vacated. There are many considerations at play as to whether that is worth it...

Do both people on an account that goes to collections get their wages garnished if that action is taken by the collectors?

You are not alone in being in a situation like this, though it is very unfortunate. If your ex cannot take care of this, then you may be forced...

I am being sued for credit card debt. I have a PERS pension coming soon

Will you have more than $7,500 in your account from your PERS and pension? If so, then they are at risk. When were you sued? recently? Are...

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A debt collector is suing me and I am now scheduled for court, even after I sent them a letter to stop communication with me.

my suggestion in a nutshell would be: If you can't afford to pay this debt, seek consultation with local bankruptcy attorney ASAP to learn about...

How do I ask for a Stipulated Judgement before Arbitration?

Generally, keep in mind that anything you say to their attorney is going to get back to the creditor; there will NOT be any confidential...

In Oregon, can my ex-husband (divorced 1999) be held responsible for my medical expenses and debts incurred in 2009 and later?

I agree with Mr. Abbott. I imagine that the creditor will back off once you provide them with a statement that you two are not together, have not...

Do you lose your equity in a free and clear vehicle owned by 2 people if 1 files bankruptcy?

If this is happening with you now, a relatively easy first step is to talk with the trustee who is handling your ex-spouse's bankruptcy, to see...

I agree with the other attorneys - you are correct that the debt buyer who has sued you does have this weakness, and it could be used to argue...