My paychecks are being garnished. The garnishment judgment is for approx $10,000. Our total unsecured debt is around $15,000.

If you can withstand the garnishment then I would not file the bankruptcy. It will cost you several thousand dollars in legal fees, plus you will...

To clarify an earlier question I posted regarding cancellation of contract in chapter 11. Both parties want to cancel

In Chapter 11 cases there is no specific deadline to terminate a contract. Thus, you would be wise to consult with your Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

Can i open a new business without using my own funds if i am in a chapter 13 bsnkruptcy?

If you are not intending to borrow money to open the business then I am not aware of any prohibition in the Bankruptcy Code that would stop you. ...

How can I sell my house when the other person who owns it with me won't?

This is no way to live. Retain a lawyer in NJ to file a partition action, the result of which will either require that the entire house be sold...

I filed chapter 7 and was granted a discharge, however, my mortgage lender, has not sent me paper work to surrender the house.

The debt to your existing mortgage lender is discharged. Speak to your bankruptcy lawyer in Florida. You may be able to live 'rent free' until...

I am a creditor and was never informed that the debtor filed for and was granted bankruptcy .

If the bankruptcy case is still open file a notice of appearance with the court clerk that contains your correct address. Then you should check...

Surrender vehicle during bankruptcy filing

Perhaps I'm wrong but I remember this exact question was the subject of a previous post. Maybe this one was posted in error.

Can Partition Action against sibling award me retroactive "half rent" ?

Although you're not entirely clear with your fact pattern, I surmise that your mother left the house equally to you and your brother. Why you...

Vehicle surrender during bankruptcy

If the asset is in her possession then the insurance should be in her name as well. Otherwise, you face liability if she's in an accident or if...

There is a doctrine known as 'caveat emptor', meaning buyer beware. "As is" means exactly what it says. If the dealer is reputable, which seems...