Most unsecured debts are discharged in a Chapter 7, and the vast majority of Chapter 7 cases do not involve the liquidation of assets, or the...

Can a lender lock my house (I'm the homeowner) before an actual forclosure sale has taken place.

Your lender is usually permitted under the standard mortgage contract to secure the property if it appears abandoned. This is sometimes...

Can a lender lock my house (I'm the homeowner) before an actual foreclosure sale has taken place.

Your lender is usually permitted under the standard mortgage contract to secure the property if it appears abandoned. This is sometimes...

How much is the cost to file for chapter 7???

Attorney's fees for Ch 7 vary, depending on complexity and location, but in CT they generally fall in the $975 to $1800 range, plus court filing...

Is there anything we should do??

While it may seem strange, it's probable that the creditor (or collector for a creditor) is just fishing for some money from your grandmother's...

Ex filing chapter 7 bankruptcy in Connecticut. Does this affect back and current child support, including garnishment?

The reason you received a notice on the ex's bankruptcy filing is because the statute requires it, but his domestic support obligations (DSO) are...

Can i file for personal bankruptcy without losing the house.

This depends on the value of the real estate, and whether there are mortgages or other liens encumbering it. You owe a one-third interest jointly...

Could you explain about the discharge of an equity line of credit?

The discharge of the ECL discharges your personal liability, but does not dissolve the lien of the mortgage. The bank that gave you the ECL could...

Is credit card settlment a scam or is it real

The debt negotiation industry is just filled with scammers, so it's very hard to find a reputable company. What the debt settlement companies do...

Can i sue a mortgage company for improper eviction?

Probably not. Once the foreclosure was complete your personal belongings were stored in the mortgage company's real estate. When you left, you...