I filed bankruptcy on December 2. My case was dismissed because I did not complete the paper work?

I'm sorry to hear about your dismissal. The next step is to confirm that your dismissal was "without prejudice." Do not immediately attempt to...

Can a debt collection company garnish my wages?

I'm very sorry to hear about your financial difficulties. In this kind of situation, it's important you understand that any creditor who threatens...

Bankruptcy & settlement meetings in foreclosure

Your question is whether the Settlement Conferences will restart in State Court after your Bankruptcy case has closed. The answer, unfortunately,...

Debt collection

The answer is simple. Anyone who signed the lease is liable for any lease obligations, i.e. paying rent, damage to premises, etc... Good luck with...

When you file chapter 7 bankruptcy will the trustee search for other bank accounts not listed on the petition?

Good question. The short answer is "no," but I think that this answer ignores an important point. A discharge of debts in bankruptcy is a...

What r the different types of bankruptcy and what do they entail? How much should i pay for bankruptcy?

I agree with all of the excellent answers submitted by the other posting attorneys. The truth is that there are many questions to consider before...

Post-divorce, am I responsible for debts incurred by him (in his name ONLY) during a legal separation period prior to divorce?

Under the facts presented, it does not appear that you are jointly liable for your husband's debts. In this case, you have indicated that your name...

Unfortunately, it sounds to me like you've been defrauded. The circumstances of your situation sound like a popular scheme that scam artists use to...

If I have a paid off credit card does it get included in bankruptcy or just the ones I owe debt on?

I completely agree with the previous answer. All credit cards must be listed on your schedules. Good luck with your case!

Can I sue an owner for back pay, even if she just claimed bankruptcy?

I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, unpaid wages are dischargeable under the Bankruptcy Code - meaning that you and your...