If you are engaging, or have engaged in a real estate transaction, you should be represented by an attorney. The fees are minimal and the benefits can be immense. All of your questions regarding the transaction should be directed to your attorney who will calculate the proration and resolve this... View More

Fines are not discharged in bankruptcy.

If you file bankruptcy, this case goes away unless there was fraud or some other reason it shouldn't be discharged.

From what you are saying, looks like everything you have is exempt from garnishment.

Illinois has a laundry list of things people can have that creditors can't touch.

If there was a court case and they took a judgment against you, they have a right to garnish your paycheck.

If the judgment was entered in error, you need to go back to court to have the judgment vacated.

It seems as though both of you were liable on the debt and they sued both of... View More

If there is a written contract and he is the executor of her estate and her estate has not been probated, it is a problem. Otherwise no.

While more facts are needed and documents must be reviewed, it sounds like you might have the type of debt that is excepted from discharge in which case the appropriate steps must be taken with the court. Bankruptcy laws and family laws are complex, you need to get in to speak to a lawyer asap as... View More

Foreclose could be translated as "wipe out". The mortgagee foreclosed in order to wipe out all liens with less priority in the property than its own. Generally any lien attaching to the property after the mortgage is recorded has less priority. Only if the property sells for a surplus... View More

There are a number of reasons why you may wish to change judges in a case: of right, and for cause. The meaning of these terms is outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, 735 ILCS 5/2-1001.

Substitution as of Right: The most frequently used Motion for Substitution of Judge (SoJ) is that... View More

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An eviction cannot be removed from your record. An eviction is a publicly filed court matter.

A judgment, which result after a formal eviction, can be placed on your record if it is recorded in the county where you reside. A judgment... View More

Contact the State's Attorney or District Attorney's office in the NC County where you live. They should be able to send you to a child support enforcement office in NC that can collect for you long distance.

Generally, Yes. It sounds as though either or both of the collection agencies have purchased the debt from the company. If that is the case, then the collections agencies can seek to collect the debt from you. It is probably a good idea to consult with a local collections or consumer debt attorney... View More

You would likely have to sue him in small claims court. This may or may not be worth it depending on the amount at issue.

A third party citation can be for anyone the judgment creditor believes is holding assets for the debtor. However, a third party citation is usually summoned to a Bank that the judgment creditor believes the debtor has funds in, or an Employer for wage garnishment. As a result, a debtor's... View More

If you cannot pay the credit card debt, then you can try to work out a payment plan directly with the creditor. If the creditor is not receptive to your situation, then filing a Bankruptcy will release your personal liability to the creditor.

In short, you will want to start supplementary proceeding to discover the defendant's assets. From there, you may be able to garnish the defendant's wages, obtain an order for a bank to turnover funds, levy assets, etc. ***Stephen Sotelo, The Fish Law Firm, P.C., 55 S. Main St., Suite... View More

In short no, as long as your bank account is completely separated from your husband's. The Judgment is against your Husband only.

You need to get a judgment against someone before you can go any further. This means you must file a lawsuit in court, serve them properly with a complaint, give the person a chance to defend the case in court and then if you get a judgment you may have other options, such as garnishment possibly.

Contact a bankruptcy and consumer lawyer. I defend credit card cases. If there is a citation you have a judgment against you. Call the clerk where court is and ask for case number and status of case. If Cook you can check online with your name as defendant. www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/

When someone files a lawsuit against you in most cases you must file an answer or a motion to dismiss that person's allegations against you. In certain circumstances in small claims in Illinois the allegations are automatically denied but you may have to go to trial. I defend debt cases and... View More

No, a person or entity cannot garnish your paycheck without a judgment and proper notice of garnishment. Unless, the garnishment is a voluntary wage assignment that was signed in the contract for the loan or credit card.