Is a judgment based on a defaulted private student loan dischargable in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Attorney Fenn is correct. I once took a case up on appeal, arguing that once the student loan creditor obtained a judgment, the student-loan-ness...

Be sure to use the right words here: RETURN is the document you file with the IRS. REFUND is the check you get back. The trustee has no right to...

How long must pass between filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcies?

You can FILE a case today -- as soon as you get a fresh credit-counselling certificate and prepare the form B1. You can't get a DISCHARGE under...

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As a corporation, do I need a lawyer to file a " Challenge dischargeability of certain debts" in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case?

Most courts do not allow lay people to represent corporations in court. My state has an exception for small claims court, but that's the ONLY...

Can the bankruptcy court charge me with perjury if I claim that I didn't know anything about a business that I opened?

Run, do not walk, to an attorney who has experience defending federal criminal cases arising from bankruptcy fraud. You will probably not get a...

Can I file bankruptcy if I am repaying a Court ordered debt??

Court-ordered restitution is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Your other debts might be.

Can a mortgage through the USDA be discharged if I file bankruptcy?

There's nothing special about a USDA mortgage. You can discharge your personal obligation to pay the note. The mortgage lien will survive the...

How do I stop a motion for alift of stay?

Ordinarily, you have to get the lender to agree to let you cure the post-petition shortfall over a period of time like 6 months, or else you have...

There's no penalty per se. You can, however, file a motion to require the trustee to respond to the subpoena. My prediction is that the judge will...

Is there free or cheap lawyers in mo. To file bankruptcy?

Legal aid of Western Missouri (http://www.lawmo.org/offices.htm) has an office in Kansas City. They do not accept e-mail requests for service, and...