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A garnishment is the legal process for collecting a monetary judgment on behalf of a plaintiff from a defendant. Garnishments allow the plaintiff, or the “garnishor”, to take money or property from the debtor in order to satisfy a debt. The most common type of garnishment is a wage garnishment, which is the process of…

One of the most popular ways of getting repo’d car back is by filing Ch 13 in California. Regardless of whether it is a small car, SUV, truck, van or motorcycle, you can always get it back. One way is by filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy. And what’s more? You can also renegotiate the loan…

When you’re behind on your utility bills, it can be a severely stressful situation. Odds are, that if your utilities are being shut off, this is just the tip of the financial issue iceberg for you. On a positive note, by filing bankruptcy, you can be protected from utility shut-off, including your gas, water, electricity,…

At Liviakis Law Firm, we work with real estate owners who have complex debt problems and wish to obtain financial stability through use of the Bankruptcy Code. Whether residential or commercial property, Chapter 11 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy provide the opportunity to sell property in bankruptcy at a price that maximizes profit for business…

When people in the Sacramento area file bankruptcy, often one of their chief concerns is whether they will be able to protect the equity in their homes. The primary tool for protecting that equity is called the “Homestead Exemption.” There are federal exemptions and many states offer different maximum exemptions for folks’ primary residence. Since…

Today’s economy has made many basic necessities for Americans much more difficult to afford. One payment that many Americans have fallen behind on in the wake of the recent recession is their mortgage payments. Falling behind in mortgage payments can lead to foreclosure proceedings, which can lead to the homeowner losing their home. One way…