Bankruptcy can stop a garnishment, with a few exceptions, which makes it a viable solution to your problem. You should contact a Michigan bankruptcy attorney to gain further insight.

If your name is not on the vehicle title, then you are at the mercy of the bankruptcy debtor who it appears has control of the asset, and can make decisions on what happens with it. You should consider speaking with the debtor to determine if they are willing to make decisions that will keep the... View More

It is not advisable to file a bankruptcy petition without using a qualified, licensed attorney who could make sure that all of your assets are covered, or in the alternative, choose to file a different type of bankruptcy petition. Without reviewing your petition to see exactly how your exemptions... View More

While it is always advisable to hire a licensed attorney to complete your divorce, here are legal aid options in most counties that can provide guidance for pro bono divorces.

Your question is complexed and will need to be reviewed from the start of the case to know what to do moving forward. I would advise your mom to speak with a pro-bono attorney at Tennessee Legal Aid, or another qualified attorney with responding to this motion.

The short answer is yes. However, there are remedies within bankruptcy that can protect your home from lien's and even strip them from off of your house, in some cases.

Typically the stay lasts for 30 days unless you, your case trustee, the U.S. trustee, or your creditor request that the stay remains in effect.

It depends on which county you are filing your divorce in. Most county court websites hold some divorce documents. I would start my search there. However, you may want to consult an experienced licensed divorce attorney to ensure that you are headed in the right direction.

Chances are, your Chapter 13 plan does not address receiving a stimulus payment. That said, I would recommend that you make your attorney and the trustee aware of these additional monies and expect a response in that fashion. If you are not in touch with the original filing attorney, I would seek... View More

There are multiple fees when filing bankruptcy. The first is the bankrutpcy court's filing fee. This fee is the same for everyone. Currenlty, a chapter 7 filing fee is $338. The remaining fees are subject to change based on your specific case and the attorney you choose. These fees... View More

If you are indeed judgment proof, I believe that should be enough to dissuade debt collectors from harassing you, but if not, get a lawyer and allow them to take the steps necessary to stop the creditors from harrasing you.

With the the trustees approval, you can. However, that is the shirt answer. I have more questions that may lend to a better one.

You should disclose this settlement income to the court when you learn of it -- you do this by amending your Chapter 13 schedules. If you don't, you could later lose your right to any damages from the claim. The next step would be to exempt these funds as much as possible, where the law allows.