It's definitely not common here in New York! Chances are, the U.S. Attorney is monitoring the case because something about it has attracted their...

Bankruptcy Attotorney?

You could file either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case in order to avoid, and subsequently discharge, unemployment overpayments. Hire a...

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Aaron: Suing pro se on a promissory 250k+ note, after poor advice.. Fully secured by a mortgage. Trial date exceeds foreclosure.

While it's probably not the answer that you want to hear, you really should hire an attorney for this job. The truth is, your documentary...

Can a borrower and lender in NY commit to a deed in lieu of foreclosure in advance (at time mortgage is made)? If not why not?

It seems like a good idea, but I'm not entirely sure that it would be legally binding. A deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is supposed to be a voluntary...

Is my pension and disability judgmental by banks in a foreclosure if I stop paying for my house.

Your Social Security and Pension income are judgment-proof. Though it should be noted that, should you make any non-pension or non-SSD/SSI into...

How would I answer a Final Fee Application letter from bankruptcy court?

More information is needed in order to suggest one direction over another. At this juncture, I'd definitely recommend consulting with an attorney...

Question about bankruptcy.?

Your first step should be to hire an attorney. As far as the Means Test goes, you may not be taking a number of deductions into account - that is...

Can a mortgagor collect the remains of a tax foreclosure & sale after the debt is satisfied?

The short answer is "yes," though you may have to navigate through state and municipal legal hurdles in order to do so. Consult with a real estate...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has recently settled its law suit against the Corinthian College Group - which includes Everest...

I have a question I am going to file for bankruptcy and my house has a lien on it due to a unpaid doctors bill

You will not necessarily have to surrender your home due to a judgment lien. The bankruptcy process may allow for the judgment lien to be avoided...