Will chapter 7 bankruptcy eliminate my debt to the state of Minnesota?

I concur with the other two fine attorneys. However, at least here in New Jersey, these benefits might be subject to the government's defense of...

I own a home (no mortgage) jointly with an unrelated person who is in Ch 13 bankruptcy. Can I be forced to sell the property?

363(b)(1) states in relevant part: (b)(1) The trustee, after notice and a hearing, may use, sell, or lease, other than in the ordinary course of...

I concur with Mr. Bollinger. Federal Credit Unions routinely set off accounts. Plus, as long as it suffers a loss, the Federal Credit Union may...

Can a note to settle property settlement be discharged in bankruptcy?

It is the interplay between 523(a)(5), (15), and 1328(b) that makes a chapter 13 advantageous where there is equitable distribution. Here in New...

Can new mortgage "servicer" (Ocwen as of Sept 2013) file for relief on Chpt 7 bankruptcy DISCHARGED over TWO years ago?

A colleague of mine is currently litigating an IndyMac to Ocwen mortgage. What I can say is that you want to have your attorney follow the chain of...

Should I file for bankruptcy?

In a similar post, I can tell that Ms. Drain zealously advocates for her clients. I take issue though that attorneys are anything less than honest....

How to pay off a debt if you filed for bankruptcy and the accident was included?

If the debt occurred prepetition and the creditor was disclosed, then you do not pay unless ordered to by a court. Sounds like there may be more...

Can I declare bankruptcy even if I receive a fairly good pension?

I have clients making more then $500,000 and they are in bankruptcy. Everyone's facts and circumstances are different. Seek out a local attorney.

My son-n-law lost his excavating business when the crash came. I loaned him 70,000.00 to clear his debt .

Even if you did file a lawsuit, his attorney will likely claim that you made a gift to him. The judge would then go into the facts and...

May a creditor garnish the bank accounts of my wife even though I am not a joint owner

I concur with getting a local attorney. Community property laws vary drastically from state to state.