Can I discharge the portion of my mortgage debt that exceeds the value of my home in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Your personal obligation to pay this mortgage was discharged as a result of the chapter 7 case. If the foreclosure continues to a sheriff's sale,...

How can someone find out how much a mediation settlement was for on a case for wrongful termination?

I have honestly never been involved in a wrongful termination case where the employer did not require a confidentiality agreement to be agreed upon...

Dismissed without Prejudice after Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

I will just add to my colleagues responses that the dismissal without prejudice means that the bank has withdrawn its foreclosure complaint. The...

I have to respectfully disagree with my colleagues. Schedule J should disclose a listing of your actual expenses. Although an estimate of those...

Can the government garnish my pension as well as my social security benefits if i default on a parent plus student loan.

Unfortunately, the Federal Government is, to my knowledge anyway, the ONLY creditor that can reach your social security benefits for repayment of a...

What happens to a persons credit card debt when they pass away?

This is more of an estate question than a bankruptcy or debt question. However, I can provide you with some information that I hope will be...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing for a married couple... questions below.. Please help I am trying to assist my parents in filing

1. You actually need 4 certificates: 2 pre-petition credit counseling certificates (1 for each debtor); and 2 post-petition financial management...

How can I find an inexpensive bankruptcy lawyer in NJ when my only income is SSDI? I can't afford to pay an attorney.

Most attorneys will take a payment plan. However with only SSDI income and no real property or other assets, you should qualify for pro bono,...

I am looking for a bankruptcy attorney in Somerset county NJ.

You should make sure that whoever you call offers a free initial consultation. Also, be sure your attorney educates you as to the pro's and con's...

Rights as a client in NJ

This question is an ethics or legal malpractice question, not a bankruptcy question. You should re-post under the appropriate topic and see if you...