In the instance of mortgage payment default, as is the case here, the Bank is permitted to secure their collateral. Based upon the facts stated,...

Your teo options would be to (a) file for bankruptcy to eliminate the debt or (b) make payment arrangements through the school or its debt...

If you've already filed a Claim with the Bankruptcy Court, then you simply need to wait to be paid... unless the case has not yet been Confirmed...

If a mortgage-related foreclosure sale takes place, it means that the property has changed hands from the initial deed-holder to a third-party...

There are two issues here. First, this is your second repossession. Under State Law, and the terms of your loan agreement (a lease is still,...

This isn't usually an issue with debt collectors because the laws are so well-settled. My only thought is that this provision of the FDCPA is...

None of your goals are unreasonable, but achieving them will require an in-depth consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Given the...

Your first step absolutely must be to inform your bankruptcy attorney of all relevant facts before you file for bankruptcy. It is within your best...

So the first issue is that this is likely a debt owed for past-due child support, taxes, or some sort of fine/penalty, because the State of New...

The exact answer to your question will differ from one jurisdiction to another. With this being said, under federal law, the transfer to your...