I am looking for a lawyer in NY to file chapter 13 bankruptcy at a reasonable fee.

Many of us on Avvo offer free consultations. You should choose a very experienced and responsive bankruptcy attorney who regularly practices both...

Can a Chapter 13 bankruptcy be reopened?

Unfortunately, you cannot reopen the case to add a creditor in a chapter 13 case which has been completed. (Also, if the "huge debt" was not...

Filing bankruptcy

Generally, a mortgage debt can be included and discharged in the bankruptcy. Does the divorce decree require you to pay the mortgage on behalf of...

I am green card holder,just part time job,i have and 20thousands medical bills,

I am sorry about your medical situation. A bankruptcy filing would stop collection efforts (including law suits) and result in the discharge of...

I need advise with fraud with a credit card merchant account processor, who is holding me responsible for charges I did not do.

I would recommend that you immediately file a police report and contact the United States Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York...

Even if it is stated in the divorce agreement, am I legally responsible for paying credit card debt as an authorized user?

Yes, give the divorce decree. You may want to explore filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy case if the debt is significant. The obligation to pay the...

When paying off a judgment can I get if off my credit report

I would imagine that your pro bono lawyer entered into a stipulation that was submitted and filed with the court. It would typically provide that...

New York Insurance Law section 3212 (b) and New York Debtor & Creditor 283 provide a full exemption for the cash value, subject to limited...

Foreclosure proceedings

You can get a free consultation with another attorney in your area as to how long the process is expected to be. But, given the fact that you are...

I am not sure if I need a lawyer

I would recommend that you contact a debt/bankruptcy lawyer, who practices both chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases ASAP, especially if this debt is...