Bankruptcy and Service Credit

The debt you have accumulated will be discharged. The utility has the right to force you to give them a deposit under section 366 of the code. ...

People often ask if they can keep homes, second homes, cars, boats, tax refunds, etc., when they are contemplating Bankruptcy. I always tell them...

My fiance' is probably going to declare bankruptcy how will this affect my credit once we get married?

His bankruptcy should not affect your credit if he files before you get married. If you have joint debt that is an issue that should be resolved...

Can you file a chapter 13 after you have filed a chapter 7 in the state of Mass?

You can file again but you cannot get a discharge. You may not need one if you have no unsecured debts. The rules below tell you how long you...

Master card made an error in reporting my credit that has caused me problems in onbtaining consumer credit,

The reporting of credit report information is controlled by a law called the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It is difficult to establish a basis to...

Is there a statue that prohibits someone from suing when they are sue happy and makes a living out of civil suits?

There is no law that bars someone from filing a suit. If a litigator files "vexatious" lawsuits the Judge can order a remedy but it has to be in a...

It depends on how they "stole" the photos and the use to which they were put. Iff you posted them on facebook and they were copied, that gives you...

A judgment was made in our favor, x-tenant won't pay. Tried garnishment, he's self employed. That didn't work. Is contempt next

You should contact an attorney to assist with collections. It is ofetn more difficult to collect a judgment then to get one in the first instance....

What is an "Order Requiring Judgment Debtor to show cause why judgment should not be extended for an additional ten years" mean?

In many States the original judgment is good for 10 years but then has to be renewed. In this case that is for an additional 10 years. It is the...

I have just been given a collections notice for judgments against my juvenile son that I cannot pay.

You may be responsible for charges against your sone if he is still of an age of minority, is not emancipated or the charges are due for...