Why file for bankruptcy and damage your credit for 10 years when you could walk away and recover in 7?

I'm not certain I agree with the premise of your question. I read credit reports every day, doing bankruptcies for my clients. I see old debts as...

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Debt settlement

My advice: see a bankruptcy attorney. If you face foreclosure, your issues are beyond settling one debt, and FAR beyond asking an attorney for an...

Debt Settlement

If GMAC is willing to resolve your 31K mortgage for 9.3K, run don't walk to the phone and ask them if this is their final best offer. Ask them to...

Interrogatory Questions....

I know that lawsuits look deceptively simple because it is "just paper". However, litigation involves a great deal more than simply printing...

I recieved a court hearing summons and collect social security death benefits and have no other source of income at this time .

If you have received court papers, you should not ignore them. Failing to respond within the allotted time will result in a default...

How can I defend myself from a lawsuit?

I agree fully with attorney Araujo's excellent answer. I can only add my own perspective. If you have received court papers, you should not...

I lent money to a friend. What happens should I die before it's repaid in full?

I share attorney James' reluctance to give specific advice without more info. Generally speaking, it is a bad idea to lend money to “friends” and...

If I became Power of Attorny for someone , and their income stopped would i become responsible for their debt.

You are not personally responsible for the person's debt, no. If you have not become power of attorney yet, I highly advise seeking legal...

No Job, but have equity in home cant declare b.k. how do I respond to 30k suit filed? plz help..... 3 days left....

If you have received court papers, you should not ignore them. Failing to respond within the allotted time will result in a default...

Yes, of course you can get sued. The question is, if the court enters a judgment, what will the driver of the other car do to collect? You don't...