Most likely, yes. However, if your name needs to be on the mortgage, the judgment could prevent you from getting the loan alltogether.

Should I consider Personal Bankruptcy? What are the ramification of doing so?

Filing bankruptcy is always a personal choice, but it certainly sounds like it's a choice that may greatly benefit you. I have an office located...

I would also like to add that you may want to speak to a bankruptcy attorney as Federal Income Taxes due and owing for 3 or more years are...

I believe you may have asked this question twice under separate headings. The short answer is yes, workers' compensation settlements are exempt in...

Can debt to a school be put onto a chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Rule of thumb is that tuition is dischargeable, while student loans are not.

Wage garnishment

Bankruptcy is the only way the garnishment will stop, short of you paying the debt off in full. Although you do not need an attorney to file...

My father died, leaving no will. Do I have to have good credit to be bonded, for his estate?

Someone will give you the bond. You are going to have to call around until you find someone who will. Having bad credit can affect how easy or...

I have two underwater mortgaged properties (primary)-244k and rental income)-100k), both w/2nd mortgages. Recently unemployed.

The best advice I can give you is to call a bankruptcy attorney right away to discuss your options. You have a lot of different options available...

Can an Institutional debt ("College debt") be included in bankruptcy?

In short, tuition can be discharged but student loans are not dischargeable.

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I need to file bankruptcy. What do I need to do and how much is it going to cost approximately? I have no assets.

In NJ, prices can range anywhere from $900 to $3000 for a basic chapter 7. My firm charges a flat fee of $1500 plus the $299 filing fee. You are...

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