The fee your lawyer is requesting is not outrageous. The local rules for the Western District of Washington have just changed. A debtor has to file...

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Can I be put in jail for a Medical Debt?

The quick answer is "no." "Debtor's prison" was outlawed by the US Constitutional hundreds of years ago. BUT as Dorothy Bunce explains elsewhere,...

Is it possible to finance a car during chapter 13 bankruptcy

The Chapter 13 trustee in the Western District of Washington has a streamlined process especially for purchasing a car during the plan. You can...

Where can I go to get free assistance filing for bankruptcy?

Try the King County Bar Association's Debt Clinic. They offer free half hour appointments and could review your docs.

If I have judgements against me, do I have to file bankruptcy or can I do debt settlement to relieve my debts?

The answers to your questions are "no" and "yes". You don't HAVE TO file a bankruptcy, but it may be in your best interest to do so. If creditors...

How long can my bank drag out a civil case?

Without knowing the full story, it is impossible to tell you what will happen with certainty, but if you no longer have title to the property that...

In determining bankruptcy chapter 7 exemptions do certain people get more than the $10k allowance in Washington?

Washington is one of a few states that gives debtors a choice between federal and state exemptions when you file for bankruptcy. You must choose...

You should also consider that AFTER the bankruptcy, many of the issues you face now will be troubles of the past. You won't get the collection...

Bankruptcy by one person when two are on the loan

The simple answer is, yes, he can file bankruptcy to discharge his portion of the joint debts. And with his filing, you will remain liable for all...

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I live in Washington State, and I owe a large amount of debt on credit cards. Can they garnish my wages if I only make $10.00 hr

The answer is probably yes. Your wages may be subject to garnishment if your weekly disposable income is more than 30 times the minimum wage, ...