WHITTIER WAGE GARNISHMENT LAWYER WHAT IS WAGE GARNISHMENT? Wage garnishment is a court or government agency order that an individual’s employer may receive. The order forces an employer to withhold a part of an employee’s paycheck in order to repay...
INTRODUCTION Many people have turned to bankruptcy as a solution to their financial situation. Whether to stop a foreclosure on a house, a repossession of a car or a wage garnishment, bankruptcy can provide a fresh start and allow you to rebuild your credit and get...
What bankruptcy costs The cost of filing for bankruptcy is more than just the filing fee. There are fees for: mandatory pre-filing credit counseling mandatory debt management ‘education’ advice and information to help you decide whether to file preparing...
What kind of bankruptcy do you qualify for? California Median Income If your average monthly income for the past six months is below the state median for your size household, you meet the requirements of the “means test” (section 707(b)(2) of the...
If you have been terminated by your employer for an illegal reason or in breach of an employment contract, you can sue for wrongful termination. An illegal reason or breach of contract is required because most employment in California is on an “at will”...
WHAT DEBTS ARE ERASED BY A BANKRUPTCY? Most unsecured debt is erased in a bankruptcy except for: Child support and alimony; Debts for personal injury or death caused by your drunk driving; Student Loans. Income tax debt. Note on Private Student Loans: On June 7 2007,...