Can the collections agency garnish my wages or sue me with out notification?

It really depends on whether they have a judgment against you or not for the underlying debt. If they do, then all they need to do is execute on...

Can this happen?

When was the last time you made a payment on the account? If the statute of limitations had run on that debt, that would have been a defense that...

In Washington St, will a chapter 13 stop a property tax-lien sale., Also is there a redemption period for tax-lien sale?

If you are looking to cure the tax arrearages and pay the ongoing through your plan payment, assuming you can afford that, you should be able to...

My bankruptcy has been revoked can I get it fixed

The answer totally depends on the specifics of your case and the judge and trustee involved. I have certainly seen cases where debtor's cases were...

Husband has credit card debt, in his name only. Can collectors go after me for debt?

I agree with the answers of the previous attorneys. It depends on when the debt was incurred. If it was incurred while you were married, you are...

Co-signer on a student loan. Receiving a 1099-C, cancellation of debt.

You do have to report it as income, if you were insolvent, however, as the other attorney's noted you may not end up having to pay any tax on that...

What does Form 1099-C entitle as far as a student loan?

I agree with Attorney Washington. It means that you need to report the forgiven debt on your taxes and potentially be taxed on it. If you are...

I agree with my colleagues. If there is a divorce decree that obligates you to pay, and you do nothing, your wife can file a motion for contempt...

Can my Social Security Benefits (not SSI)be garnished if I have an involuntary lien recorded against me?

I concur with attorney Bunce. Generally your social security is exempt from collection of creditors. Debts like federal student loans and taxes...

Do you need to file bankruptcy to claim the homestead exemption Washington state?

As the other attorneys answered, the homestead and the bankruptcy are related in that you can use the homestead exemption in a bankruptcy to strip...