If you were never served with legal process, you should employ an attorney, and file a Rule 60 (b) motion to set aside your judgment. The grounds...

Can my x-wife and I file bankruptcy jointly despite being legally separated?

If you are not currently residing in the same household, you should not file a joint bankruptcy case. If you are presently residing in the same...

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I want custody of my 15 yr old son? Do I get a lawyer from TN where the divorce was final or in AL where he currently lives?

If Georgia is the home state of your 15 year old, he can sign an election, and you can file a change of custody action in Georgia. Your ex husband...

Can back payment of child support be filed under bankruptcy?

You cannot discharge a child support obligation in a Chapter 7 case. You can pay off the outstanding arrears in a Chapter 13 case, as long as...

We need an attorney to collect a debt but don't know what state has jurisdiction

If the Missouri company conducted business operations in New York, and maintained offices in New York, you could sue that company in New York. ...

Can someone, 14 months into their 5-year Chapter 13 plan, sell their Cook County (IL) home and obtain a bankruptcy discharge?

The only way this type of scheme can work is if you find a home buyer that is willing to pay you a high enough price on the sale of the home to...

I have a judgement on a person who has filled bankruptcy. What do I do now ?

What type of bankruptcy was filed? Was it a Chapter 13 case, or was it a Chapter 7 case? If a Chapter 13 case was filed, a proof of claim should...

The bondsman would not be able to garnish her Social Security benefits, unless her bank account is garnished. Social Security benefits are...

Can I place a judgement on someone who owes me money and the only proof I have is in text form between us

You need to do screen capture on your cell phone, and print out all of the text messages that show you had a contract concerning payment. You then...

I receive a notice from the chapter 13 trustee, an order dismissing proceedings if I dont pay my dilinquency amount,

You need to contact the Chapter 13 Trustee, and make arrangements to cure your delinquency, and pay your case out. Otherwise, it will be dismissed.