I have a judgement that expired 2014, they still garnish wages and won't send me a statement of what has been paid,is this legal

As the other two attorneys have indicated the judgment expires after 10 years unless it is renewed. If it is renewed it is valid for an additional...

I am the sole earner making 70k with a family of 3. We have a car worth 5k and 10k in bank accounts, Cant I keep all my assets?

You should be able to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, keep all of your assets and get a discharge. However, your ability to do so will depend on your...

I am on a payment plan to keep my license but just filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy should i keep making my monthly payment?

I am a bankruptcy attorney here in Everett and posted a similar question to local bankruptcy attorneys. I wanted to confirm that the amount owed...

I applied for 4 new credit cards and maxed them out in 2-4 weeks.Now I want to settle my debt or even bankrupcy. is it fraud?

A public forum is probably not the best venue to inquire as to whether you committed fraud or not. That being said, you would consult with an...

Do I have to pay taxes on the money the bank lost in a foreclosure?

This is actually a pretty complicated question. If you google "IRS foreclosure income" it will lead you to the IRS publication on this matter. It...

Will filing a chapter seven bankruptcy wipe out criminal tickets like driving on a suspended license etc..???

Mr. Granvold provided a very detailed answer. I would add that it is important to hire an attorney that you have confidence in. If the attorney...

21 month old medical bill in WA State

Unfortunately you are still responsible for the bill. Your agreement with the dermatology center is essentially "I have insurance, but if they...

Bankruptcy question

The co-debtor's discharge in bankruptcy will not affect your liability (there is an exception for married people and community debt). Part of the...

In my experience converting from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 is frequently more work than filing the Chapter 7 in the first place. Here in the Western...

Ch 7 Bankruptcy was discharged but remains open. Now I have rec'd "Notice to file proof of claim due to recovery of assets".

The vast majority of cases are no asset cases where the Trustee issues a NAR. Your case falls in the minority. There are many issues that come up...