Many bankruptcy attorneys offer free consultations. i urge you to get your friend to a consult. You do not provide enough facts to offer an answer....

Ms. Staus is correct. A joint account with your son allows a judgment creditor of either named account holder to seize the entire account. That is...

You can not transfer title while in bkry without court approval. Moreover only the Trustee has the power to seek that approval. You may be entitled...

It is doubtful that a court would dismiss the lawsuit against you for the reasons you state. Moreover, it is likely that they will be able to...

You may qualify for a pro bono (free) atty. Contact Long Island Legal Services. If nothing else they will give you a free consult

You may be able to exempt, or keep, a portion of your civil claim. If it is for personal injury the exemption is about $15,000 of your net recovery...

If you are truly indigent, contact the local Bar Association. Many have pro bono attorneys available. Sometimes, after consulting with an attorney,...

Yes, the filing of a bankruptcy will "automatically" stay the foreclosure and get you more time. How long the stay remains in place depends on a...

Being on SSI does not prevent them from trying to collect. SSI is exempt from garnishment but they can engage in other collection activities....

The filing of any bankruptcy will result in an automatic stay of the foreclosure thereby buying you time to deal with the foreclosure. Chapter 13...