I filing chapter 7 , and need the money from my 401k to move out my house cani I make a withdrawal from it with and be ok.

I agree completely with Sandra. Also, there are normally tax implications resulting from early withdraws from retirement accounts, so that is also...

I recvd a Writ of Garnishment Summons on an account from 2007. I have never seen this account on my credit report. What do I do?

A bankruptcy filing will immediately stop the garnishment, so I recommend you meet with a local bankruptcy attorney to discuss your options. There...

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My employer has failed to pay me; has not terminated my employment; and is considering bankruptcy. What should I do?

Under the bankruptcy code, your wages are most likely a priority claim entitled to payment ahead of general unsecured creditors under 11 USC...

How far can a person pursue payment of a judgement?

Very generally, you can garnish wages and bank accounts, as well as execute on real and personal property, subject to various exemptions available...

How do I get Midland Funding to remove a judgement from my credit report?

Verify with your attorney that this debt was included in the bankruptcy. If so, and Midland says it has no record of you or the judgment, then I...

I was never given an estimate for a service that was done even when I asked for it multiple times.

I would recommend consulting with a consumer law attorney to discuss your options. Unfortunately, I would need more information to even garner a...

Being sued for the third time by same party after prevailing twice before.

I recommend you consult with an experienced probate attorney to discuss your options going forward. You may have defenses available to you that...

Is it legal for a debt collector to give out the last four digits of your social security number

I agree with Richard completely - the good faith defense under FDCPA should shield the creditor from liability.

We all love our pets, so I understand your concern. That said, I've never seen a trustee want a pet. Schedule it for $1 and exempt it out.

How much can my wages be garnished?

Where I practice in Washington, the general rule is that creditors can garnish up to 25% of your wages, but this varies from state to state, and...