Can a money judgment be written to specifically preclude the debtor from including the judgment in Chapter 13?

What does "non-support" mean, an arrearage of past support nonpayment or the absence of an obligation to pay support going forward?

We where recently granted bankruptcy protection on our only mortgage. How can I turn the title over to the bank?

Many people in your position like the idea of living rent-free and mortgage-free until foreclosure is completed. If you want to move on with your...

My wife and I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy and we received an Order to show cause why we should not be sanctioned

You will not be sanctioned. No one will be sanctioned. Your refiling is fine. Your lawyer made a mistake and will explain this in person and the...

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Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 with second under the water

Please let me translate your proposal: "Dear Green Tree, will you please agree to discharge your second mortgage on my home since I can get that...

Can creditors still send my father letters after my Chapter 7 case was discharged 3yrs ago?

This is more serious than appears at first. Your father still owns the house. The bankruptcy discharge does not end ownership. The bank...

Student loan default and choosing bankruptcy

Asking the student loan agency for an affordable repayment option is like asking Genghis Kahn what's for dinner. (Answer: You.) Get a student...

Sallie Mae Loan pay off when unemployed

Sallie Mae services federal and non-federal loans, so more information is needed. There is a federal loan program which will discharge student...

What are my father's legal rights as a cosigner of a federal student loan for my nephew who is not paying on the loan?

Of course a co-signor can go after the other obligor, but that's not what you asked. The fact that Sallie Mae is collecting does not tell us if...

Is there a way for ex-fiance to avoid paying income taxes on the 1099s he will receive from the bank upon foreclosure?

Debt forgiveness income is not taxable if insolvent or discharged in bankruptcy. Use IRS Form 482.

Want to refi after bk7 and they say I need to reaffirm!

Here's an answer from a Massachusetts lawyer. That's where you're asking from, right? 1. You can't easily reaffirm. You need to reopen your...