What can I do if I was scammed by my bankruptcy layer?

If your bankruptcy lawyer is ignoring you, you need to demand your legal fee back and hire another lawyer. A certified letter would most likely...

My boyfriend and daughter were hit 2 days ago by a car turning at an intersection do we have a case?

You probably do have viable claim. Consult with a personal injury attorney to determine your rights. With regards to your daughter, she needs to...

Maybe, but keep in mind you need to file a Notice of Claim if you intend on filing a suit against a municipality or government entity. You also...

Should I file for bankruptcy?

Considering the costs and fees involved in filing for bankruptcy, and considering that your most likely will not be able to receive a discharge of...

In New York, the contingency fee that your attorney usually has in the retainer agreement is 33 percent of the settlement or verdict award. The...

In New York State, you can file a suit against the owner of a premises based on the information you provided in your question. You would need to...

If I convert from chapter 13 to chapter 7 after confirmation, do I get my payments back?

If your Chapter 13 Plan was confirmed, at least in the Southern District of New York, the Chapter 13 Trustee would commence to distribute your...

Can I file the money I owe IRS in Bankruptcy ?

Personal income tax debt may be discharged in Banrkutpcy. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may be eligible to discharge your IRS debt, but only if...

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I have been divorced for a year and I'm having a lot of difficulty keeping up with my bills.

A Chapter 7 Petition in Bankruptcy seems appropriate for you (I would have to go through other questions to give you proper legal advice). In a...

If you file chapter 7 bankruptcy will that also not affect worker's comp settlement?

Generally, a Workers Compensation settlement is not considered an asset that the Chapter 7 Trustee can take from you. This is essentially because...