Am I required to take part in a phone deposition?

Social security is exempt from seizure by creditors as a matter of Federal law. I would recommend keeping your social security in a separate bank...

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Do I have any recourse when a collection agency begins to garnish my wages?

Depending on your other debts owed and what the amount of the judgment you are being garnished for is for, now might be a good time to consult with...

Can i be charged daily inerest rates on a past due debt while incarcerated

I'm not sure if there are any limits on collections/allowable interest rates under Montana law, but as a general rule creditors are allowed to...

Palmer, Reifler & Associates P.A. charging me for a book rental I forgot to return, should I pay?

You should pay it. Your parents are correct about it hurting your credit. The debt has already been assigned to a collection agency so your credit...

How do I make an agreement to reduce my credit card debt and get payments that I can afford?

First off, I would not suggest you quitclaim your interest in the house to your husband because that would probably be considered as you trying to...

Would I be held responsible to repay a parent/student loan that my wife takes out for her daughters college tuition?

If you haven't co-signed on the loan you won't be held responsible for the loan. Hope this helps!

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How soon after filing bankruptcy as a married couple is it legal to file for divorce as well?

It would just complicate things if you filed for divorce soon after filing bankruptcy. There is no legal timeframe in which you can file for...

I just filed a bankruptcy chapter 7 and I want to get married.

Why not just wait until you get your discharge to get married? As a practical matter it probably won't affect your case much if you do get married...

You can possibly file a claim objecting to his discharge on the basis of fraud, which would mean he would still be liable to you for that amount. I...

Can one of us discharge debt in bankruptcy based on the following in our divorce decree?

You have a right to file bankruptcy, so does your ex-wife. Domestic support obligations such as alimony, child support, and property settlements...