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Under federal law, child support is a priority debt in bankruptcy proceedings and cannot be discharged in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Protection for child support obligations comes from federal bankruptcy law. Specifically, 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(5) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code makes domestic support obligations like child support non-dischargeable in bankruptcy....

If your wages are being garnished, there are three things you should always know: when the money is deducted, how much money is being deducted, and the remaining balance. Whether you're handling your case alone or hiring a Scottsdale bankruptcy attorney to manage your case, you need to know where and how to check...

One of the ways a creditor can enforce payment is to get a court order to deduct money from your paycheck. Although this action is legal, it’s not always feasible if you’re going through financial hardship. Fortunately, there are ways to stop garnishing your paycheck, such as hiring a Scottsdale bankruptcy attorney.  Below, we...

Losing a portion of your wages can turn your financial hardship from bad to worse. You may also feel helpless going up against a creditor or court threatening to take your wages.  There are Arizona laws protecting your rights against unreasonable or unlawful wage garnishment. Knowing the law can help you negotiate or stop...

When filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Arizona, you may want to withhold a credit card for travel, future purchases, or emergencies.  There is a slim possibility you may be able to keep a zero balance card, but will certainly qualify for a new credit card within 60 days of filing your case. The best...