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I have an active garnishment for 2017, found out today I have a discovery hearing in July, what does that mean

Answered 3 years and 3 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
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It means they will swear you under oath and demand you bring your finanacial documents for their inspection and ask about your property and holdings. As they have a garnishment, you can contest the garnishment with a motion to amend your payments.
It means they will swear you under oath and demand you bring your finanacial documents for their inspection and ask about your property and... Read Answer

need someone to help make a payment plan with a couple of creditors to pay off some credit card balance

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Lynn Ellen Coleman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
Lynn Ellen Coleman
You don't need a lawyer at this stage. You need a trusted and honest financial counselor. Try finding a nonprofit debt management plan at nfcc.org. You need to stop using all credit cards now and live within your means. Do NOT fall for "debt consolidation" or "debt settlement" comapnies. Good luck.... Read Answer
You don't need a lawyer at this stage. You need a trusted and honest financial counselor. Try finding a nonprofit debt management plan at nfcc.org.... Read Answer

Bank of America is suing me for business credit card debt

Answered 5 years and 2 months ago by Gerald Lewis White (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
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What is the question?
What is the question?

what step to take

Answered 5 years and 4 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
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You need to speak with a bankruptcy lawyer.
You need to speak with a bankruptcy lawyer.

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Answered 5 years and 4 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
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It doesn't work that way. You have to have a pending case or some form of annuity settlement.
It doesn't work that way. You have to have a pending case or some form of annuity settlement.

I am being sued for old debt when I lost job and I would like to speak with someone about wiping my debt off and fresh start maybe work out a low

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by Scott F. Bocchio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
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Which company is suing you?  We might be able to reach out to them on your behalf and resolve the matter.     Scott F. Bocchio, Esq Legal Rights Advocates www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com 
Which company is suing you?  We might be able to reach out to them on your behalf and resolve the matter.     Scott F. Bocchio,... Read Answer

Counseling for bankruptcy or debt relief

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by Scott F. Bocchio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
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If you have creditors and bill collectors calling you then reach out to our office at 855-254-7841.     We can help!   Scott F. Bocchio, Esq President Legal Rights Advocates  
If you have creditors and bill collectors calling you then reach out to our office at 855-254-7841.     We can help!   Scott... Read Answer

My wife is fighting cancer and medical bills are bankrupting us,is there something can be done.Her cancer is treatable but not curable.

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by Scott F. Bocchio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
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You can call the creditors and inform them of your situation.  Ask if they have an interest only payment option until you and your wife are able to get back on your feet.   You can also call a debt relief/settlement  company and inquire about their options.  Scott F. Bocchio, Esq President Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com    ... Read Answer
You can call the creditors and inform them of your situation.  Ask if they have an interest only payment option until you and your wife are able... Read Answer

My mother put a bill in my name when I was 16 under when we moved, it's to collections now, How do I fix this?

Answered 6 years and 11 months ago by Hon. Max L Rosenberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
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You can contact the creditor and fill out a fraud affidavit.  You will explain who owns the debt and help them prosecute this debt in order to be relieved of the burden. By that I mean that you will have to do a fraud affidavit and swear to the facts of what happened.  This can mean serious consequences for the family member who defrauded Eversource. Good luck, ... Read Answer
You can contact the creditor and fill out a fraud affidavit.  You will explain who owns the debt and help them prosecute this debt in order to... Read Answer

I am trying to find a lawyer that takes cases involving a Plaintiff who has started a receivership. Please help.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Min Gyu (Peter) Kim (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Debt Relief
Another option you may want to consider is filing for bankruptcy. The reason why is the freeze on your account won' be lifted until the debt is satisfied. Although you can negotiate with the receiver, if not a bankruptcy will release and unfreeze the accout and depending on your financial situation, can get the funds taken, given back to you. Contact a local bankruptcy attorney in your area to get the specifics... Read Answer
Another option you may want to consider is filing for bankruptcy. The reason why is the freeze on your account won' be lifted until the debt is... Read Answer
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