Can I keep home if I file for chapter 7

You can keep your house in New York as you would be protected by the Homestead Exemption. But be sure to keep current with taxes. If you have a...

Chapter 7

Generally I advise against using the credit card for 90 days prior to the bankruptcy as there is a presumption of fraud if one charges more than...

Can I can file a suit against my former college for financial damages?

I'm sorry for your situation. There is another way to resolve your "financial hole" without suit of your former school. The good news is that a...

A judgment can be enforced for a period of 20 years if renewed after 10 years. The judgment accrues interest at a rate of 9 percent per year and...

Can a married couple buy a new house in Missouri while they are in a chapter 7 bankruptcy process in Iowa ?

I agree with my colleagues but would add that it may make more sense for you to just wait until the case is closed which in most cases is rather...

Does a judgment for a debt grow over time once the judgment exists?

The judgment does grow at a rate of 9% per annum. I've seen judgment amounts double in amount within a relatively short time. The judgment can...

If I wasn't truthful about my income upon applying for the credit cards, can I still file a bankruptcy and get rid of the debts

In your particular case, I believe that you would really benefit by consulting with an experienced and responsive bankruptcy attorney. There are...

After my mortgage company got a judgment to sell my property can I still file bankruptcy to stop them from selling my property?

1) If you file for bankruptcy, you will obtain the benefit of the automatic stay which prevents the lender from foreclosing unless it is granted an...

Can a collection agency have my pay garnished for a defaulted student loan??

I agree with you that it sounds very suspicious. Did you happen to get the telephone number via a caller ID or did he provide you with one? Google...

If collector seeks judgment against me for debt in what way can I explain my continuing financial hardship to a court?

If you have a judgment against you, which will impose financial hardship, you may seriously want to consider filing for bankruptcy. Upon the...