Can a family member place a lien against a car collision lawsuit for money owed?

He would first have to file a law suit against you, prove that he is entitled to repayment and then, if he received a judgment against you, could...

Selected as the best answer

How long does it take to transfer property to bank after chapter 13 is completed?

Although your plan probably stated that the property was going to be surrendered, that does not accomplish the act of transferring it. The bank...

Selected as the best answer

How long do a chapter 13 bankruptcy plan last?

Its difficult to answer this question without more information. 60 months is the maximum a plan can go for. Sometimes a plan will propose to pay...

My chapter 13 (calif) was dismissed due to non payment to trustee. I had to retire due to medical reasons.

Unfortunately, lawyers not returning their clients calls is a common reason for people needing to post their questions on Avvo. As you financial...

If small property is transferred through a will to us after 3 yrs in a Chapter 13 and not part of 13, can we apply equity loan

You need to get approval from the bankruptcy court to get a loan. Property you acquire, through inheritance or otherwise, becomes part of the...

This is probably both an ethical, and legal, question, however, I'm definitely more interested in the legal angle, at this point

It sounds like your attorney didn't explain things very well and maybe fell down on the job a little bit. Attorney Granvold is correct that the...

I paid my judgement in full but the creditor refuses to file a satisfaction.

You could file a motion in the civil case for a determination that the judgment is satisfied. As long as you received a chapter 13 discharge, the...

In chapter 13 bankruptcy, is there a way that you do not have to surrender tax refund?

This is definitely something your attorney needs to explain as only he knows the details of your case. Generally, in D. Mass, at least, the...

My friend has been forced to cosign a bankruptcy disclosure statement against his will and does not know how to proceed.

I'm not really clear on what you mean by "bankruptcy disclosure statement". the only way he could become liable for his mother's debts is if he...

Mortgage after chapter 13 with inheritance. Is this possible?

If your husband didn't file the case then his assets are not part of the bankruptcy estate. Beware however, that if you become a co-owner of the...