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my wages are getting garnished right now and i have another company wanting to either garnish or wipe out my checking account - that would leave me nothing to live on - can they do …

Under federal law, the maximum which you could be garnished for most debts is …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can a bank hold the title to my car after its been paid off because I have a negative balance in my checking account with that bank?

Your lender and bank can refuse to transfer legal title to the vehicle that …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What to do if I'm being sued in small claims court for credit card debt but I made payment arrangements?

Ask them why they did not take the money. Most likely they made a …

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Roberts Law Group answered 1 year ago

Should I take my wife's name off my bank account that I get my SSD direct deposit in, if she is being sued by creditors?

Yes, you should remove your wife's name from your bank account if she is …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can an in-home daycare provider get rid of a child's belongings and medication while waiting for their parent to pay a debt owed?

No, she may not; the fact that you owed her a debt did not …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago