Archive for the ‘Debtor and Creditor’ Category

Garnishment: Facts and Information

Posted by admin on 12 February, 2009

This item was filed under [ Bankruptcy and Debt, Consumer Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Credit, Debtor and Creditor, Employment and Labor, Legal Practice and Courts ]

When individuals do not pay their bills, the creditor who holds their debt can get a court order to have their wages or property “garnished.” The creditor, with assistance from the court, can compel the debtor’s employer to withhold a portion of the employee debtor’s paycheck to be paid directly to the creditor.

Tagged with: [ enforcement, execution, garnishment, judgment, restraining order, wages ]

Challenging Foreclosure and Predatory Lending Practices

Posted by admin on 12 February, 2009

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This item was filed under [ Consumer Law and Credit, Debtor and Creditor, Mortgages and Foreclosure, Real Estate ]

This article provides information about how you can successfully challenge the foreclosure process on your home and also lists several governmental assistance programs that may provide aid and help you stave off foreclosure. You may be surprised by the number of remedies that currently may be available to you.

Tagged with: [ bank, challenge, foreclosure, fraud, predatory lending, validity ]

Judgment Collection in Small Claims Court

Posted by admin on 6 February, 2009

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This item was filed under [ Civil Actions, Courts and Justice Sytem, Credit and Collections, Debtor and Creditor, Legal Practice and Courts, Liens and Security Interests, Small Claims Court ]

People frequently believe that winning a small claims court judgment means that they will automatically collect their money from the person that lost the case. Unfortunately, the court may rule in your favor but the collection of small claims judgments is an entirely different matter called “execution” on a judgment.

Tagged with: [ court order, execution, garnishment, judgment, lien, marshal, sheriff, subpoena ]

Bankruptcy Law: Intro to Chapter 7, 11 and 13

Posted by admin on 4 February, 2009

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This item was filed under [ Bankruptcy and Debt, Commercial Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Debtor and Creditor ]

This article will help you understand the basics of bankruptcy laws in the United States, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13. Bankruptcy laws allow a debtor to work with their creditor while undergoing a supervised division of the debtor’s assets by the court. This allows both parties to be treated equally. There are [...]