I am considering Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I have a large civil judgment that I can not pay and I need a fresh start.

There are a number of standards that will affect the timing you may file for bankruptcy. The 8 year limit is based upon your filing a chapter 7...

Bk Ch7. Filed intention to retain condo pending a loan mod. It didn't happen & got a discharge, Is Deficiency Judgment a danger?

As Attorney Devine has stated, you can not be held personally liable for any deficiancy when the bank sells the property regardless of what sale...

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My employer hide the fact that the job is unpaid until one moth later, what shall I do?

This type of situation really goes to whether you are taking part in an unpaid internship, or are actually employed. Based upon your story, I...

Collection Agency said we owed $600 from a 13 yr old bill. We paid the bill but that was 13 yrs ago can't find paper work.

Demand that the collection agency send proof that they are the actual debt collectors who own this account. Additionally, demand that they provide...

For the last several years at my place of employment I have felt discriminated against I am the only spanish worker ...

If you believe that your have been singled out as a result of your race or national origin as a Hispanic employee, and your employers transferring...

Chapter 13 Questions

If your brother files a Chapter 13, or 7 for that matter, the automatic stay will kick in immediately. What this means is that as long as the case...

The employer drinks alcohol all day long,what are my rights on this?

It does not sound like your are being singled out and discriminated against by your boss or employer, so your cause of actions may be limited. As...

I was terminated from my job for poor performance, what legal recourse do I have?

Whether your performance at work was excellent or terrible, it does not give rise to a cause of action for wrongful termination. However, if you...

I am a business owner, looking to learn the skills of sexual harrassment investigations, counseling, etc.

Although there are general FAQ lists about sexual harassment your best bet is to work with an employment attorney to draft as set of procedures for...

Chapter 7 and the use of In re Breezley,994 F.2d 1433 (1993)....can this be used if debt was incurred after filling Ch. 7?

As my sister and brother of the bar have correctly pointed out, any debt your friend incurred to you before she filed bankruptcy was discharged. ...