Simple hearing on violation of stay in chapter 7 case. But judge wanted proof debtor would pay for car before ruling...

If your question is whether or not you can appeal the judge's adjournment of the reaffirmation, the answer is clearly "no." An adjournment is not a...

I received a Collection letter on a bill I wasn't aware of that is 16 years old, how should I reply

You should contact an attorney immediately. The applicable Statue of Limitations on the collection of a debt is 6 years. This means that the debt...

The answer is "no," the same attorney may not act as both assignor and assignee, given the inherent conflict of interest. However, it's extremely...

What is the penalty for $50 million bankruptcy fraud in Brooklyn, NY

Under the Bankruptcy Code, this conduct is called a Fraudulent Conveyance. They are disallowed under Bankruptcy Law and not well-tolerated by most...

Is it legal for a remic pool to accept a mortgage loan which is already in foreclosure? Debtor in chapter 13.

Within the context of your case, the answer will not affect the dischargeability of your mortgage debt. A violation of the Pooling Service...

Wondering, can lawyers be hired as consultants/advisers?

Under the circumstances you describe, you're going to need a full-time attorney. Custody and divorce cases are some of the most difficult,...

Should lawyer provide a statement how the settlement was spent

An attorney is ethically bound to provide you with an account of how *ALL* of your funds are spent. Send the attorney a written request, sent via...

The judge ordered that I be left out of my ex's foreclosure on our formerly shared home, it's on my credit. How to fix it?

Unfortunately, your ex-husband's failure to pay the mortgage will likely harm your credit. The Judge's order does not negate the fact that your...

If I surrender my vehicle, can the deficiency being negotiated if you have an attorney?

First thing, Kelley Blue Book is not an accurate measure of valuation. The numbers tend to be inflated. Did you notice that KBB advertises for the...

Hello - a debt collector has called my mother-n-law a few times looking for me. she has told them i do not live there.

This debt collector appears to have violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). It's important that you consult a knowledgeable...