In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, how do I go about serving new creditors who are added after the initial Voluntary Petition was filed?

You will need to amend your mailing matrix, and file a certificate of service with the clerk, which indicates that that all of the creditors,...

You need to have the trust instrument carefully reviewed by a bankruptcy attorney, to determine if it is a true spendthrift trust, or a special...

Can a judgement be adjusted if two people owe each other?

The legal principal involved is called "offset." You can hire an attorney, and draft an agreement that your ex should pay you $400, and then the...

Would my social security,IRAS or 401k be garnished if I don't pay common charges on my co-op.I am 68 and retired. Y

The answer is "no," as SSA benefits, IRAs, and 401(k) funds are fully exempt from execution and garnishment in your state. However, the HOA can...

Is My Wife Eligible To Equity of Our House Under Chapter 7 if I am filing alone and one of our debts is joined?

Go see a local bankruptcy attorney about your situation. You need to change your plans. If you are under age 65, you can only exempt $5,000 under...

Consult an attorney about filing an action against the repair shop, and to handle your personal injury claim. Have counsel also file a complaint...

How can I ensure collection of judgment on former commercial tenant?

If the bank has a recorded security interest in the equipment, you are wasting your time. If the equipment was financed by a bank, there will be a...

Can I get language changed on signed settlement to prevent my attorney from charging overinflated benefit awards.

A settlement agreement is a contract between two parties involved in litigation. You also have a separate contingency fee agreement with your...

Can I domesticate a Florida family court order to enforce it here in Georgia?

You can file suit in Georgia to domesticate the Florida order and judgment here. You would need a certified copy of the prior Florida order to do...

How do I get a court order removed?

You may need to hire counsel, and file a motion with the court to have the court vacate the order. The treating physician should need to write a...