Help financial trouble, just got served small claims court for medical debt

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I was recently a defendent in a lawsuit regarding the collection of a past due account for my daughter's braces. This debt was

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I will inherit some money, modest amount. Can I still file chapter 7 now.

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My ex husband is stating that if I don't pay off my car with 11,500$ by tonight that he is going to report the car stolen.

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In Oregon how long do I have to file a Challenge to a Bank Garnishment

This was a garnishment of your bank account? If so, you have 30 days to challenge it; time runs from the date garnishment papers were served on...

Is there a deadline for raising counterclaims against a plaintiff?

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Owing the IRS money

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Is chapter 7 bankruptcy a smart idea for me if I am about 100k indebt and a full time student?

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Are they allowed to do this?

What did the collector threaten you with? This is a difficult area to navigate, and so your confusion about your rights here are totally normal....

Do I need a lawyer if I have been served with court paperwork for unpaid medical bills?

A great question, with a nuanced answer of course - never fails. Big picture question: have you done a clear evaluation of your financial...