If I marry my partner who has racked up quite a bill due to student loans, will his debt become mine? Or worse, our child's?

You do not assume your future spouse's debt unless you cosigned one of his loans. The same is true of your child. That said, your future spouse...

Can I file bankruptcy on payday loans or check cashing loans?

In general, these types of loans can be discharged in bankruptcy absent some kind of fraud or criminal aspect. Before filing, make sure that you...

FILING A CHAP13, DO I HAVE TO LIST A PROPERTY THAT I PLAN TO SURRENDER IN SHORT SALE WITH COURTS APPROVAL

You do not need to list the debt since it is not your debt. However, you must list your assets including this property. It may also be wise to...

Contemplating Divorce and Bankruptcy. Which comes first?? or both at same time?

Tough question. Without more information, the answer is that it depends. What it depends on is usually the income and assets of the parties. ...

I had a bankruptcy discharged in 2009. When I go on the web, there is a company that is publishing my bankruptcy.

These people are nothing but scam artists. You need not pay this company a dime. That said, a bankruptcy filing is a matter of public record. ...

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I own a vehicle that was included in bankruptcy that is dismissed what do i do with car now

You probably cannot sell the car without complication. I guess you are not interested in driving the car for free. However, you might contact the...

Received summons and complaint/foreclosure notice

In order to prevent a default, you must file a written answer with the court. Of course, you will also want to copy the Plaintiff's attorney. An...

Re-opening Chapter 7 No Asset Bankruptcy

The 8 year time frame will not restart. But why bother to reopen? In a no asset case, even a debt that was accidentally omitted will be subject...

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Can I still file for bankruptcy?

If you would otherwise qualify for bankruptcy, this incident would not prevent you from filing a petition. The debt is likely subject to discharge...

Petit Larceny 155.25 from big retail box store: would like to know options for defense (PD vs. PA) and outcome scenarios?!?

An ACD is a common outcome in a petit larceny case. However, your history may be an issue. Depending of the timing of the previous ACDs, your...