My deceased wife had debt before we were married, am I responsible for it now?

You should not have any responsibility for that debt unless you cosigned it or otherwise obligated yourself to pay the debt. We are so sorry to...

Is it better to be dismissed from a joint ch13 then completely refile single ch7 since divorcing or try to convert the ch 13 ?

I also agree with Attorney Granvold. You need to have someone look at all of the specifics of your case to help you decide what to do. You really...

I'm in Daymar college. They can't find an instructor for my spring quarter, are they in default? It's week two.

One would have to review your contract with the school to be able to answer the question.

Can a house be foreclosed on for back property taxes that were included in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

You need to look at your plan. Typically the plan would include real estate taxes due at the time you filed. It would typically not include real...

Will a divorce lawyer help settle debts owed to creditors

Your best bet would be to meet with an attorney that can do a divorce, debt workouts and bankruptcy. This way if the debt situation odes not work...

Is an inherited IRA exempt in bankruptcy based on the date of filing regardless of how the Supreme Court rules in June?

The Trustee will likely keep the case open until there is a ruling.

It depends upon your jurisdiction, but typically your first plan payment is due 30 days after filing and ends when your plan says, but should be no...

I asked about Chapter 13. I meant to ask about Chapter 7 in which I filed. Will I be responsible for the second mortgage?

You generally cannot strip your second mortgage in a 7 unless you live in a jurisdiction which allows it. If it has not been stripped it is still a...

If mortgage lenders are not included in a Chapter 13 repayment plan can they seek payment after discharge?

The debt would be discharged as part of your Chapter 13 under the facts you present. If the creditor needed to file claim and did not, it gets...

I filed chapter 7. I purchased a ring from a well know retail store. They sent me a reaffirmation letter. The problem is the....

They cannot get your discharge denied over their one debt. You should have counsel deal with them to avoid the aggravation.