I'm wondering if debtors get the money when you claim bankruptcy? I owe my landlord a lot of back rent and want him paid off.

Bankruptcy stops the collection. There is nothing stopping you from voluntarily paying creditors after you file for bankruptcy. It would be akin to...

Washington state

Unfortunately, not having insurance is going to cost you potentially even more than the premium because you will need to either hire an attorney to...

When a person hit my dog .Are they reliable to pay for vet bill?

It depends on how much the vet bill is. Animals are considered property even though we treat them like family. If the cost of “fixing” a property...

Personal injury out of court settlement for $101,000.00. After lawyer fees I’m only $14,000.00. Is this normal?

If your medical expenses was over $50,000 (even if it was paid for by health insurance or PIP), then yeah, that sounds about right. Your lawyer...

Your lawyer should give you the breakdown. For example, if your lawyer’s fee is 1/3, then the attorney’s fee should be $16,666,67. If there are...

LVNV is a collection agency. It’s possible it’s collecting for another creditor. Your credit report is hearsay is not evidence. You’ll have to file...

How should garnishment funds be applied to the debt?

State law allows a creditor to apply however they want. It’s usually not in your best interest to pay debts via a wage garnishment.

If a sign from a drive-thru restaurant falls and damages my car, who would be responsible? The sign company or restaurant?

Facts aren’t clear who caused it to fall off. If it was simply an “Act of God” then nobody is responsible. As someone already suggested, file a...

Do any of the following get settled on the property side of a claim?

Assuming that you’re speaking about a car accident claim, the only thing on that list is loss of use. Everything else is likely related to injury....

Can I file a lawsuit in Spokane instead of Seattle?

You file the lawsuit where it is convenient for the defendant to defend himself. You file where he lives.