Once I'm married will my husband's debt be mine as well?

His debts are not your debts unless you have co-signed for his debts or agreed in writing to be bound. This is true regardless of whether you get...

Hi I've been severed a notice to quit can I file for chapter 13 to save my home for property taxs

You mention a "Notice to Quit." Notices to Quit are typically sent by landlords or property managers to warn renters that if payment is not made,...

Is there a lawyer for this

I would recommend that you also visit a bankruptcy attorney in the area, especially if you also owe other debt. The goal would be to discharge...

The statute of limitations is unaffected as long as the case was dismissed without prejudice. So for instance if the there is still 40 days...

Can student loans be included in a bankruptcy?

If you mother filed for chapter 13, she is protected from the automatic stay while she is in bankruptcy. The student lender cannot sue her. The...

My income is judement proof can it be taken in lawsued

When you say your income is judgment proof, are you suggesting that you only receive social security or some type of public assistance? If you are...

Bankruptcy question for New York

An experienced and knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyer should not make you nervous, but should appease your fears. The idea of bankruptcy should be...

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Is it possible to vacate a default judgment from Sep 2011 (credit card debt).

In terms of Vacating the Default Judgment: You can present to the ex parte part of the Court an order to show cause with a supporting affidavit,...

Is is legal to charge the customer the 25% collection fee on top of what is owed if stated on the final bill?

Unless the customer agreed ahead of time, then, in my opinion, it is not legal. I would strongly recommend that you reflect on your invoices (for...

We have not paid our mortgage since Oct of 2008. The bank accelerated the loan sometime mid 2009. When does the statute run out?

There is a six year statute of limitations for the first mortgage to foreclose. I know you indicated that the bank accelerated the loan in mid...