I'm in PA, and practice in the tri-state area, and in my jurisdiction, social security income, like wages, are exempt from execution/garnishment by judgment creditors. But there is a statutory procedure.

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

It depends on the laws in your state and the specific circumstances of your case. In Florida, certain types of income, including Social Security Disability (SSDI), are exempt from garnishment. This means that a judgment creditor cannot levy your bank account if it contains only exempt funds, such... View More

This is unnecessary. Federal court documents are filed electronically via the federal court’s ECF system. Once the documents are prepared on a computer and electronically signed, you should file them electronically and keep a copy for your use.

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It is likely not exempt, although depending on the value, you may be able to protect it with your FLorida or federal exemptions. Consult an experienced bankruptcy lawyer to review your entire financial situation.

For as long as I've been practicing, Florida has been known as a debtor's haven, one of the most generous, along with Texas, to those who owe money to others.

While you don't mention the form of your expected bankruptcy case, the definition of what's includable in your... View More

To add to Ms. Kim's answer, though a creditor cannot take or force a sale of your homestead residence, the judgment lien would potentially be a problem if you sell your home in the future. You say you are unable to pay, which I assume means you cannot afford to pay. You therefore may be... View More

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answered on Dec 12, 2022

Hiding assets to avoid creditors is illegal. However, if your primary residence in Florida has a homestead exemption then Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution exempts homestead property from levy and execution by judgment creditors. This means a creditor cannot force the sale of your... View More

If you received a discharge, no. If a creditor contacts you about the debt, just tell them it was discharged in bankruptcy 12 years ago and give it the case number of your bankruptcy case so the creditor can confirm.

It is unclear how your driver's license was suspended, especially for that long, but no, bankruptcy will normally only discharge many debts, not remove other effects of civil suits, such as license suspensions.

No, a lawyer cannot sue private institutions to force them to establish you credit. As long as the lenders are not denying you based on a protected class such as race, religion, national origin, sex, or one of the other few protected classes, they are not breaking any laws. Not having a job or a... View More

No. Report it to the FBI immediately.

You should be able to hand file it in the district court clerks office where your bankruptcy is pending.

Go to pacer.gov and create an account. From there you can see your case and all the details.

Yes. You’ll need to request it from the trustee.

Consult an employment lawyer so he can flush out the facts and see if you have a claim against your employer.

Typically a Defendant is not allowed to discharge a debt that arose from an intentional tort. Speak with a bankruptcy lawyer to review the facts and law of your case to get confirmation.

No. Any action would have to be against the maker (writer) of the check, not the beneficiary. You have no liability o pay this check.

You may be able to get some help from your local bar association or legal aid society. You cannot be arrested for the damaged printer.

Yes, it is. It has to be accounted for because it still has to be paid.

Yes. Check with your local bar association or legal aid society.