Bankruptcy Certificate of Notice

If you have already put your creditor on notice that you filed bankruptcy and they continue to attempt to collect the old debt (prepetition debt),...

I filed a proof of claim on a securred property in bankruptcy court and it has long past 60 days for the opposition to be filed

I presume that since you are asking this question under the Chapter 13 practice area we are dealing with a Chapter 13 case. You want to check the...

Can my ex-wife get stuck with my medical bills?

I see this issue all the time where a Debtor who is recently divorced wants to discharge debt that their separation agreement states is the...

How would a charged off credit card account affect me and against my taxes?

If you receive a 1099 from the Creditor, you may or may not have a tax consequence. There are provisions in Title 26 that allow debt forgiven or...

I need to file an adversary proceeding in Chapter 7.

You want to speak to an experienced bankruptcy attorney in Massachusetts relative to any rights you may have in an advsassary proceeding in the...

I received a complaint & Summons today (via phone) and I live in Dallas Texas.

As you may find out with a little research online there are a lot of fraudulent companies trying to collect on payday loans. I do not practice in...

Question about small severance and withdrawal of 401k during a Chap 13...

I agree with Attorney Drescher's analysis of your situation. However, I would also add that if you are intent on staying in the Chapter 13 case...

What is the difference between a debt consolidation company, a debt management company, and a debt settlement company?

Your best bet is to speak to a consumer debt attorney who understands debt settlement, bankruptcy, and debt negotiation with creditors. You will...

I would speak to a consumer rights attorney in WA, and inquire about the state's laws relative to fraud and misrepresentation against consumers by...

Priority Creditor failed to file claim for over a year... Now what?

The thing to keep in mind the bankruptcy discharges is that only certain types of debts are wiped out, such as credit cards, medical bills,...