My company is going bankrupt. Do they have to pay me my last paycheck?

All of the previous answers are exactly correct, but if you are not paid, and if the company subsequently seeks bankruptcy relief, any wages (up to...

Husband and Wife are filing bankruptcy 7 no assets whatsoever. Can I attend the creditor mt via phone since I live out of state

Please speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney who knows the law and the local rules in WA before you file a pro se Chapter 7, especially...

Qualify for a chapter 7?

As my coleagues have already pointed out, filing a Chapter 7 pro se is very risky and you should speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to...

I second Attorney Berkus' answer. The Bankruptcy Code prohibits reaffirmation of a debt after the Court has entered an Order of Discharge. Whether...

Employer bailed on my paychecks claiming Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

If there are assets to be liquidated and the proceeds used to pay creditors, only creditors who file claims in the case will be paid. If you choose...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy forms needed to submit in my case?

The US Bankruptcy Court has published a form (B200) which should be useful in determining exactly which forms you need to include. You can find it...

How much does a bankruptcy usually cost? And how much of that is usually upfront costs.? And How long is the process?

This is like asking a mechanic how much it will cost before he's looked under the hood. What you believe to be a relatively simple situation may,...

Is there medical bankruptcy? How can we claim it?

Bankruptcy is not specific to certain kinds of debt. From what you have described, the situation is obviously very serious. Your mom should find a...

Can my spouse file bankruptcy by himself?

There is no requirement that you file a joint case. Either one of you may file, but read the documents carefully. Depending upon your circumstances...

I am interested in filing chapter 7 bankruptcy.. how can I file on my own behalf?

Attorneys Gambrell and Bunce covered it very well. No need to repeat what they have said except to emphasize that there are lots of traps for the...