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If you fear your wages may be garnished or you are already experiencing wage garnishment, an experienced wage garnishment lawyer, also called a consumer protection attorney, can help you navigate this journey and ensure your rights are protected. You may need a wage garnishment lawyer** in several situations ...............

If you are behind of your car payments or have already filed for bankruptcy, you likely have several questions about what happens to your car. This blog answers your questions about what happens to your car if you file for bankruptcy. If I File For Bankruptcy, What Happens to My Car? When you file for bankruptcy, what happens to ...............

Unpaid medical bills can lead to debt collection, lawsuits, wage garnishment, and damage to your credit score. However, there are options to manage or reduce medical debt, including negotiating with providers, seeking financial assistance, and creating a payment plan. Addressing medical ...............

Simply put, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a legal process that allows people and small businesses to restructure their debts and create a repayment plan to repay all or part of their debts for a set repayment period of three to five years. Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy ...............

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding designed to help individuals or businesses eliminate or repay their debts under the protection of the bankruptcy court. The process differs depending on the type of bankruptcy you file, such as Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or Chapter 11, but each follows ...............

Managing your credit and loans is critical to your overall financial health and can give you peace of mind about your financial future. Here are the three tips you can use to more effectively manage your credit and loans. How do credit and loans work? Credit is the ability to borrow...............

If you’re worried that your vehicle is on the repossession list there are several proactive steps you can take. This guide will tell you what you need to know. Before repossession, the lender may send a notice of default or demand payment. However, in many states, they are not legally...............

Finding the right asset protection attorney in Texas requires careful consideration of several factors to ensure you select an attorney who can effectively handle your case. How does asset protection in Texas work? Asset protection in Texas is dictated by a combination...............

Chapter 7 bankruptcy typically stays on your credit report for 10 years from the date of filing. During this period, it can significantly impact your credit score and your ability to obtain new credit. However, the impact on your credit score tends to lessen over time...............

Foreclosure is a legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who is not making payments. This is typically done by forcing the sale of the asset used as collateral for the loan, often a house or property. Foreclosure usually...............