Can a lien be filed against my account if the account is in another state but the bank has offices in many states

While the creditor can find you, social security is exempt. But make sure these monies are segregated from other sources of income.

How long does automatic stay last for a chapter 113 BK my tenants are not paying me rent

Hire an attorney to draft and prosecute a motion to obtain relief from the automatic stay. Make sure to ask for a waiver of the 14 day requirement...

If there is a transfer of claim for a secured debt, can the transferee exercise the same rights as the original creditor?

There was a case out of California a few weeks ago. Basically, the rights of the original creditor flow through to subsequent purchasers, for...

Can you gift a home to someone and if so how long is the waiting period before you can file chapter 7 bankruptcy.

You may certainly gift a home to someone else. Make sure fill out a gift tax return on Form 709. Also, if done to evade creditors, at least here in...

Financial planner ex spouse seeking chap 13 to avoid alimony and past arrearages over 20K - is this legal?

First, file a Proof of Claim with the bankruptcy court. I am assuming your trustee is Albert Russo. Make sure you code the amounts due under...

One tiny addition to what my colleges say. LLCs "Cancel", while corporations "Dissolve". The filing fees are different as well as the procedure...

Cross claim in NJ Bankruptcy Court Adversary Proceeding, dismissed with prejudice; be brought in state court?

I love Mr. Berkus's response. Which judge was it?

Can unpaid rent be claimed under bankruptcy?

Yes. That is dischargeable.

What happens when lender forecloses after Chapter 13 discharge w/o reaffirmation?

First, I hope your dad is safe and not on pain. Fortunately, your dad did not reaffirm the mortgage. The note was discharged. When you say the...

What percentage of my income can be garnished by collectors

There are limits to how much money can be garnished from your paycheck. The idea is that you should have enough left to pay for living...