Kathleen Michon

Kathleen Michon

Attorney · Northwestern University School of Law

Kathleen Michon is an estate planning lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been affiliated with Nolo in various capacities for more than 15 years, including five years as Nolo’s in-house bankruptcy, foreclosure, and debt editor.

Kathleen’s previous legal experience includes directing Public Counsel's Consumer Rights Project and representing inmates on death row.

Kathleen received a B.A. from Yale University and a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law.

Articles by Kathleen Michon

How Judgment Creditors Find Your Assets: Legal Methods to Discover Property and Bank Accounts
If a creditor successfully sues you in court and gets a money judgment against you, it will likely look for your assets and property. Once it finds your property, it can take steps to try to collect its judgment from that property. For example, it could record a lien against your home, levy funds in
Different Types of Credit & Debit Cards
Credit, charge, ATM, and debit cards are not all alike. Here's some information to help you choose wisely.
Seeking Financial Assistance For Your Medical Bills
Take steps to reduce, eliminate, or better manage your high medical bills.
Can a Judgment Creditor Garnish Private Disability Payments?
Private disability payments are protected from creditors.
Should I Pay the Original Creditor or the Debt Collector?
If you're ready to negotiate on a debt, you will probably be better off talking to the creditor, not a collection agency.
When Juveniles Are Tried in Adult Criminal Court
Some cases involving youth offenders are serious enough to be transferred to adult criminal court. A juvenile tried and convicted as an adult faces adult consequences.
Tax Consequences of Settling Debt
What are the tax consequences of debt forgiveness? The IRS might consider the canceled debt amount as taxable income.
What Is "Slow Pay" in Tennessee?
If a creditor is garnishing or is threatening to garnish your wages, Tennessee's "Slow Pay" process allows you to stop the garnishment and set up a payment plan you can afford.
How to Protect an Elder Relative's Money
Taking total or partial control of an older relative's finances can be daunting. Here's where to start.
Guide to FDA Drug Recalls
How do FDA recalls work, and how could a recall affect your personal injury lawsuit?
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