Bankruptcy and Home Ownership

Is this house his primary residence? How much equity is there in the house? How much is the offer? If the home is not his primary residence and...

Do I have to keep paying a credit card debt that's 7 years old?

Unfortunately, since you continued make payments, the statute of limitations was renewed. If this is your only debt, then you should retain a...

I agree with my colleagues above. When you say the debt dates back to 2005, do you also mean (let's say it is a credit card) that you did not use...

If I am served a civil summons regarding a credit card debt, what happens AND can they come and arrest me (New York City)??

You will not be arrested as a result of a civil summons. (In the 1800s in England, there was such thing as Debtor's prison. So at one point,...

Was never searved papers that i was being sued and they ruled in favor of the plaintiff i just got the paper 1 week ago

if this is a debt that arose over 6 years ago (for instance, if it is a credit card that you have not used or paid in six years from the date of...

Mr. Clendenin has given you the correct answer. You are liable for HOA fees that arise after the bankruptcy and before the bank foreclosed. It is...

Is it possible to get the amount that's being garnished from my wages reduced?

Assuming the debt is valid and that you were properly served with a summons and complaint that resulted in a judgment, followed by a garnishment,...

I went to dental clinic and i was charged something that was not covered by my insurance, i denied paying

You are prior patient of this dentist and are aware of his or her practice in holding you liable for any uncovered portion of the service. ...

Who is legally responsible to pay an outstanding balance to a propane company?

I agree with Messrs. Rothstein and Kasell. If you have gotten the benefit from the propane, I believe that the propane company would have a strong...

Will my pension funds be protected if they are cashed out prior to filing bankruptcy?

I am sorry that you were laid off. I agree with Mr. Harrell regarding the rollover of the pension funds I would not recommend liquidating the...