Can Bankruptcy Stop Wage Garnishment?
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
2w ago
Struggling with wage garnishment presents a significant challenge for many hardworking individuals across various industries. This legal process, which involves employers withholding a portion of an employee’s wages to pay off a debt, affects approximately one percent of private-sector workers. What Is Garnishment? In Minnesota, if a creditor obtains a judgment against you, they have the right to request your employer to withhold a portion of your wages each pay period and send it directly to them. This process, known as garnishment, legally obligates your employer to comply with the creditor ..read more
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Victory for Walker & Walker Law: Stopping an Auction & Retrieving a Repossessed Car with Expert Legal Assistance
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
3w ago
Imagine the sinking feeling of having your car repossessed, only to learn that it’s scheduled for auction. That’s exactly what our client faced. With the auction date set for 03/07, time was of the essence. But our client didn’t lose hope, and neither did we. On 03/01, we sprang into action. With determination and a clear strategy in mind, we filed the necessary paperwork to halt the auction and reclaim our client’s car. Every moment counted, and we left no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice. As the days passed, the countdown to the auction continued. Our team worked tirelessly, navigati ..read more
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Student Loan Discharge in Bankruptcy: A New Hope for Minnesotans
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
2M ago
Have you heard that getting rid of student loans through bankruptcy was almost impossible? Well, things are changing, especially for many folks in Minnesota. There’s a chance now that you might be able to get your student loans discharged. How can you prove that you qualify? There are two things to show: You haven’t ignored your loans in the past. You can prove this by signing up for income-based repayment, even if you don’t have to pay anything monthly. It’s a thing where you send your tax returns to the loan company every year. Or, if you’ve made some payments on your loans before. Your fi ..read more
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Student Loan Discharge in Bankruptcy: A New Hope for Minnesotans
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
4M ago
Have you heard that getting rid of student loans through bankruptcy was almost impossible? Well, things are changing, especially for many folks in Minnesota. There’s a chance now that you might be able to get your student loans discharged. How can you prove that you qualify? There are two things to show: You haven’t ignored your loans in the past. You can prove this by signing up for income-based repayment, even if you don’t have to pay anything monthly. It’s a thing where you send your tax returns to the loan company every year. Or, if you’ve made some payments on your loans before. Your fi ..read more
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Safeguarding Home Sweet Home with Christopher Anderson
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
4M ago
In a recent legal showdown, our distinguished attorney, Christopher Anderson, spearheaded a triumphant defense in the protection of our client’s fire-damaged RV, marking a remarkable #WinWednesday that deserves recognition. The Fire-Damaged Challenge The case revolved around our client’s RV, which had suffered severe fire damage, igniting a fierce dispute. The trustee contended that the RV was uninhabitable and questioned our client’s residence at the time of bankruptcy filing. To compound the predicament, the trustee demanded payment for the RV, vehemently asserting that it could not be cons ..read more
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How Does Bankruptcy Work for Married Couples? You Can File Together, or Separately. A Lawyer Can Show You Which Is Best
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
4M ago
What is the difference between a joint filing or a separate filing for Bankruptcy? If you are married, you have the option to file bankruptcy jointly with your spouse. This means that in one file you will both eliminate your debt. However, just because you are married, that does not mean you need to file together. For example, say only one spouse works and holds all the debt, maybe just that spouse will choose to file. This is because the other spouse wouldn’t really see a benefit from bankruptcy. As another example, say both spouses have debt, but one spouse has a large amount, and the ..read more
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When Expertise Meets Success: A Triumph of Legal Victory and Financial Hope
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
4M ago
  Facing Challenges Head-On In the world of legal victories, we’re thrilled to share a story that goes beyond the usual legal stuff – it’s a story of determination, hard work, and doing what’s right. Our recent success, led by attorney Michael Wang, shows how we help people overcome financial challenges. Overcoming Legal Hurdles Imagine a situation where we faced big challenges, but we didn’t back down. Our team, with their legal skills, worked hard to help you. The problem? Dealing with a landlord who tried to stop you from getting rid of your debts. Michael Wang and Walker & Walker ..read more
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What if I get married or pregnant after I filed for Chapter 13?
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
4M ago
The good news about Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that your life doesn’t need to go on pause once we file your case. You can live! Get married, have a child, move! We can always adjust your Chapter 13 plan. When we originally file your case, we are budgeting your Chapter 13 payments. These are based on your foreseeable income and expenses at the time of filing. Obviously, life can throw some good and bad curve-balls at us. That is why you can file modifications along the way. You can adjust your payments for any increased costs, income changes, etc. during the life of your Chapter 13. HOW ..read more
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Big Bump in Median Income Makes Filing Chapter 7 Easier Than Ever!
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
4M ago
How do you qualify for a “Straight Bankruptcy”? The most common type of bankruptcy is a Chapter 7. It’s also the most convenient. Many people tend to call it a “straight bankruptcy” as it is the most straight-forward. You can generally get rid of all your unsecured debt in a few months with very low cost. No payment plan, just relief from debt, which is what we all want. The easiest way to qualify for a Chapter 7 is to have an annual income below the median for your size household. What is the median, you ask? The median income is the amount that divides the population into 2 groups ..read more
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Surprising New Study Shows That Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Prevents Divorce
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by Walker & Walker Law Offices
4M ago
According to a new study done by the Department of Finance of Rice University, American University, Virginia Tech., and the University of Rochester, shows that while divorce is a very complex situation to be in, a large portion of them are caused by some intense and sudden financial hardship.  And this is where Bankruptcy comes into play. Chapter 13 and housing instability House troubles and financial troubles go hand in hand. But by filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy you can save your home. This eliminates a large portion of the stress caused by this financial trouble.&nb ..read more
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