How long is the bankruptcy process?

When you file Bankruptcy you create a financial estate. That estate is “administered” by a Trustee. There are very different paths to the same...

Mortgage discharged - ch 7 - will foreclosure be on my credit report?

Unless the foreclosure appeared on the credit report before you filed the chapter 7 it should not appear after you get a dichaarge because you are...

After filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy and including a SBA insured loan on a dba (personal), can I use the same "dba" again?

The dba and phone number that existed at the tie you filed cannot be continued. You are able to open up a new business the day after you file but...

If I have a car payment past due at the bank where I have a checking account can the bank pull a payment out of my account witho

You have to review the documets that created the oligation for the car note. Many banks, and almost all credit unions "cross collateralize" loans...

Depending on how the property was destroyed this may be a criminal or civil case. i will assume it is civil. (For criminal call the police and...

Do I have a case for small claims? What are the chances I would win? Should I even bother?

When deciding if you should sue someone there are two essential requirements. First, did the person who you think violated your rights have a duty...

What is the legal way to preserve documents that may be used in a potential law-suit?

Your doctor wants the letter so he cn give up possession of the file. That does not change the information in the file. Have your attorney take...

How much time do I have after a Sheriff's sale to remove my belongings?

Here are some Quick Facts about forclosure in Iowa: - Judicial Foreclosure Available: Yes - Non-Judicial Foreclosure Available: No - ...

What happens with joint accounts when one spouse files Chapter 7?

The only person who is released from liability is the person who gets the dischaarge in bankruptcy after they file. The dischaarge does not do...

Can collection agencies for a credit card seize your home or car?

They have to have a judgment against your mother and they have to take the property using that States law. But generally, yes, they will file the...