Discharge of Chapter 7 Creditor Violation Oregon

[angelair82]

My chapter 7 bankruptcy debts were discharged on Oct. 29, 2008. One of the creditors whose debt was discharged has filed a new judgment/writ of garnishment for a now interest inflated amount. The 'challenge' document provided by the Circuit court is not (as I understand it) appropriate tool to use to stop the garnishment. Re-opening the bankruptcy to bring this violation to the surface will take quite some time. Would it be advisable to send the Circuit court a copy of the writ, the bankruptcy discharge paperwork, and a request to discontinue the garnishment? The research I've done has not produced a proper way to handle this situation in a timely manner. Does anyone have a suggestion?

[Betty3]

Did you have a bankruptcy attorney? What did they suggest?

[angelair82]

I did the bankruptcy on my own. No attorney was involved. Perhaps, in hindsight, it would have been worth the money. I honestly hadn't anticipated such a blatant violation.

[Betty3]

You might want to talk to an attorney. You could ask the court clerk if your "suggestions" above would work.

[angelair82]

Thank you so much.
It's all a matter of money, however. Single income mom with a son in college. I appreciate any and all assistance.

[Betty3]

You can try the court clerk.

Also, your local legal aid society or local bar assoc. can normally refer you to a no cost/low cost attorney.