When filing bankruptcy for federal student loans, do you have to file in the state you lived in at the time the debt was incured

Yes, you file in the state in which you have lived for the greater portion of the 6 month period prior to filing.

Can my girlfriend wipe out her federal student loan debt through bankruptcy and should she do it before we get married?

It may be beneficial to have her file, if filing is right for her, before you get married. If you marry and then she files, your pay rather than...

I need a new car lease and want to know what banks will help. I am still in active bankruptcy.

You can enter into a new lease subject to Bankruptcy Court approval. Typically you or your attorney would file a Motion to Incur Debt explaining...

If my bankruptcy chapter 13 case is closed, because I am behind on child support can creditors come after me?

If your case is dismissed, that means there is no discharge and the creditors can pursue you for payment.

I am scheduled to file an "appearance" as a defendant in a civil case. Do I need to make a physical appearance or can I send one

It would be a good idea to schedule a free initial consultation. Once an attorney look at your paperwork, you can get a definite plan as to how to...

They can serve you at any location permitted, even if you tell them you do not want them to serve you at a particular location. It may be best to...

I have a Law firm that just contacted me about a debt, and they are telling me that unless I pay them they will take it to court

You can ask for verification of the debt which they would need to send to you and that may buy you time. If you get served with a Court document,...

Discharge of Attorney's Fees

You would need to have someone review your order and know the circumstances of your divorce situation to answer that question. Typically...

In a Ch 7 does a purported Creditor abandon his claim if he fails to object, to the schedules that deny he's a creditor

The creditor does not have to do anything. They can wait until the case is done and proceed against the collateral if they are a secured creditor....

Received bench warrant for not appearing for a past cc debt. set up payment plan with collector. how do i get rid of warrant?

You can file a Motion to Vacate the warrant with the court detailing that you have made arrangements with the creditor.