5 Celebrities Who Have Had Their Wages Garnished
Wage garnishment can be ordered by a court when a defendant does not show up or is just ignoring previous court mandates such as child support and/or tax payments. These rules do not just apply to everyday people, celebrities are subject to these mandates as well. What happens when they ignore the court ruling?
DMX
In 2014, rapper DMX was taken to court by his ex-wife for unpaid child...
How Does Your Credit Card Debt Stack up Against Other People Your Age?
As of September 2018, the average amount of debt per person is $5,700. The average balance per household is $9,333. The total amount of revolving debt in the United States is $1.03 trillion. 41% of the people in the U.S. have some level of credit card debt. Have you ever wondered how your level of credit card debt stacks up against other people’s in your age group?
0 to 35 – Average...
Phantom Debt or Zombie Debt
These names may be foreign to some, but the companies that operate within their confines are not. If you (or someone you know) have ever been subjected to debt collectors, then you probably are well aware of who phantom or zombie debt collectors are. According to a report issued by CNN in July 29, 2014 one in three Americans are now dealing with debt collectors.
Types of Debt Collectors
Debt...
Should I File for Bankruptcy Protection now or wait until a later date?
Clients frequently ask that question of Dsouza Legal. However, the answer depends upon many factors, and each individual’s legal situation is different; as such, we review the facts on a case-by-case basis.
A bankruptcy filed too early could result in the loss of property, which otherwise might have been retained. A determination needs to be made regarding which Chapter of the bankruptcy code...