How can I find a Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney in Massachusetts who litigates?

In a Chapter 13 case, disputes over the amount of the debt can often be addressed through "claim litigation." I.e. debtor waits for a proof of...

Massachusetts Bankruptcy non dischargeable debts ?

You're talking about one of the "exemptions from discharge" found in section 523 of the bankruptcy code. The figures are adjusted every three...

Can I change a closed status to an active status on my credit reports?

Technical answer: If you got a Chapter 7 discharge, you no longer have a "personal obligation" to make the mortgage payments. Hence the zero...

Bankruptcy joint acct JTWROS ?

You are going to need to become familiar with the idea of a "wildcard exemption." If you can use the federal wildcard exemption, you can protect a...

The court hearings are stopped as soon as you file a bankruptcy case. The need to make payments also stops.

I am being sued in court and the Judge told me I cannot hire an attorney??

Just a reminder that you can claim a $500,000.00 homestead exemption in Massachusetts just by filing a simple form at the registry of deeds. This...

Defendant in our civil suit has a homestead declaration but was deemed to have committed fraud by bankruptcy court.

If you prevail in the civil suit, get an execution and record it at the proper Registry Of Deeds. If the property needs to be sold or refinanced,...

Yes, but it will help if the trustee is OK with it. If the plan calls for something like a 2% dividend to unsecured creditors, and there has been a...

Parents PLUS loans are eligible for just one of the federal relief programs -- ICR -- but at least it is something to consider. What we are...

Do I need an approval from the judge before I sent "Judgement Proof" to the creditors?

If you just want the volume of calls and letters to go down, you don't have to mention "judgment proof." Instead, send a short letter invoking the...