Q: Hi, this question is for my sister.
My brother-in-law opened a credit card under her name. She did not sign for it, but he used it and when he left her an their three children she needed to use the card for food and bills, he left them with no resource. Since than she was paying what she could, but could no longer pay credit bill due to low finances. This is the 2nd time the credit card company has brought her to court, now with interest having to be paid on top of last billing, when she went to court this time, they suggested she file bankruptcy. She has no monies to pay for a lawyer and I'm trying to find a lawyer that would be pro-bono or a smaller fee. The credit card company said if she does not get this resolved soon they would start garnishing her wages from her job, which she can't afford this to happen. If I can get some help with this matter I would be very thankful, being I'm not sure what steps to take. She lives in Wisconsin. Thank you, Natalie
A:
In my opinion, she is unlikely to find an attorney to help her file bankruptcy for little or nothing.
I suggest that she file the bankruptcy Chapter 7 or 13 case herself. The required forms can be accessed at most bankruptcy court websites, and there may be a document with instructions for a pro se debtor such as your sister. It's not complicated, simply time-consuming.
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