I filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy in Ohio in 2009. In NY now, can I file a Chap 13 bank now in NY?

Yes, you can file a chapter 13 after a chapter 7 but will not be entitled to a discharge until enough time has passed from the discharge in the...

Filed uncontested divorce without a lawyer, but i need the papers to be picked up and filed..

Yes, you can hire a lawyer for this purpose. But be sure to discuss exactly what you are hiring him to do. And just to be clear, your spouse is not...

It depends on what the stipulation states. If it is a judgment stipulation it will appear on your credit report. If it is merely a settlement...

How legally binding is a legal separation "Agreement" which was signed, notarized and filed with family court?

Need some additional facts. Are you referring to a property settlement agreement that you entered into after the final divorce decree had been...

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ABOUT TO BE FORCLOSED ON. I'M LOOKING AT A PROPERTY ABOUT TO GO UP FOR AUCTION.

No, you cannot pay the taxes to stop the sale and put a lien on the property that will supersede another lien holder's interest. Why not simply...

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Can I go to jail for not showing up or not being able to pay the judgement?

The only way you could go to jail is if the creditor issues a summons to answer interrogatories which is post judgment and you don't appear the...

Legal separation is being negotiated at this time. Why should my spouse sign a quit deed now.

He is being asked to do it now because you are in the process of completing your settlement agreement. Although he is transferring title to you...

DOES STATUTE OF FRAUDS HELP ME IN THIS HORRIBLE UNFORTUNATE DEAL I MADE

Since the agreement is for goods exceeding $500 in value the Statute of Frauds could be raised as a defense as well as Mistake of Material Fact if...

Can a child support order be enforced on someone (with no legal connection) for a non-adopted child from a prior marriage?

It depends on a number of factors, you do not have to adopt a child to be responsible for child support. How long were you married?

Question about bankruptcy

No, it is non dischargeable and will survive the bankruptcy case so you can collect on it when the bankruptcy cases are discharged or you get...