In this episode of the Bankruptcy Q&A podcast, Chicago bankruptcy attorney Joseph Wrobel answers timely questions from real people facing serious financial concerns.

Whether you're worried about wage garnishment, credit card lawsuits, or protecting assets, Joseph brings over 40 years of legal experience to help you understand your rights and options.

Today’s topics include:

• Whether an old debt from 2011 can still be garnished
  
  
• Options when Discover Bank issues a wage garnishment
  
  
• How to handle property surrendered in bankruptcy when the bank hasn’t foreclosed
  
  
• What to do when an authorized user is affected by a deceased spouse’s credit card debt
  
  
• Whether to attend court for a charged-off credit card
  
  
• Filing bankruptcy before a lawsuit is filed
  
  
• Whether bankruptcy can stop an eviction
  
  
• What to do when a bankruptcy lawyer says they filed, but the court has no record
  
  
• Handling lawsuits against seniors with dementia
  
  
• Whether a boyfriend’s income affects bankruptcy filing
  
  

If you’re dealing with overwhelming debt or just need real talk from someone who understands, tune in to learn how bankruptcy can help you reset and move forward.