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I recently filed for Chapter 128 four days ago, and I received a notice regarding the interception of my federal and state tax refunds due to an overpayment of unemployment benefits, which has been classified as fraudulent. Given my current filing under Chapter 128, can this interception still... View More 
I recently filed a Chapter 128 repayment plan, which includes repayment of unemployment benefits. The plan was filed 4 days ago, and I haven't started making payments yet. Before I filed, I received notice of potential tax refund interception. I've communicated with the unemployment... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2025
Your Wisconsin Chapter 128 filing creates a unique legal situation regarding tax refund interception. While Chapter 128 provides some protection from creditors, it differs significantly from federal bankruptcy protections. The unemployment office's statement about intercepting your federal tax... View More
I am listed as an authorized signer on a nonprofit bank account for Scouting America - Cub Scouts, but I cannot access the funds or bank information. My 5-year-old child, who is autistic, receives SSI disability benefits. I recently received a voicemail from SSI asking about this account. Could... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2024
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Do you mean courts outside the small claims court division? As a general matter, bringing legal action in state court systems usually involves drafting forms, such as summons and complaints, tailored to the nature of... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
In Wisconsin, BadgerCare, which is the state's Medicaid program, provides health care coverage to eligible individuals and families. While BadgerCare itself does not necessarily exempt someone from wage garnishment, the rules regarding wage garnishment generally fall under federal and state... View More
SINCE HE IS IN PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT that according to the statute he is to be taken care of by the county and or state funding. In the least restrictive place. ( he is in assisted living can from nursing home ) he is totally self dependent and does not need nursing home care. I am worried that... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2019
Both Wisconsin law and federal law provide a right for a person being cared for due to a disability to be given the least restrictive placement. Sometimes court battles arise because that person, the person's guardian or family and the state disagree as to what placement is required. If you... View More
Currently on OPT-EAD (Expired in October 2018). Applied for STEM-OPT extension in September 2018. Recently moved to Madison,WI. Out-of-state driver's license expiring in December. Local DMV rejected to renew my driver's license with I-797C Notice of Action(Receipt). Need to commute daily... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2018
Some of these issues are best considered before a job or internship is accepted in a less immigrant friendly state like Wisconsin. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney to consider all of your options. Good luck.
The above is general... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
This is a link to Chapter 178 of the Wisconsin Statutes: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/178.
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