If my co buyer of my vehicle file chapter 13, will that affect me as being the buyer?

You are the co-signor. There is a way to pay off the original amount of the loan in a chapter 13 bankruptcy, even if the debtor is stating to the...

Can I protect 25K in cash or mutual fund investments if I file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.Behind 30K on 1st Mortgage.

If you want to keep the house you should use the cash to pay off the mortgage arrears. Cash or a money market will not be exempt. If the money is...

Being sued for credit card debt, but the summons after the date has passed...

The first thing you need to do if and when you get sued is file an Answer. The summons will tell you that you must “appear” by way of an Answer in...

Can they do this

If it is a joint checking account you and your wife both own the whole account. If there is non-exempt nmonies in the account they can continue to...

Pro Se litigation

You should hire an attorney right away. You may not be able to reopen the original cases and the statute of limitations may have passed depending...

I was required to file a motion on notice to the people and all affected parties with a return date what does it mean

The motion is the document that states the facts and law that support the relief you are requesting from the court. the "Notice of Motion" is the...

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Im being sued by capitol one credit card for a 1500.00 debt. i can't afford a lawer. how do i prepare for court?

The first thing you need to do if and when you get sued is file an Answer. The summons will tell you that you must “appear” by way of an Answer in...

Can the collection agency put a freeze on my husbands and my joint checking account?

If they have a judgment against you they can freeze the joint bank account. open a new account in the husbands name only. You may not be able to...

I have a 7,000 debt from a furniture company and i started working with a debt consalidation company then i recieved a summons.

If you file a chapter 13 case you can "cram down" the debt on the furniture and keep it. People often ask if they can keep homes, second...

The first thing you need to do if and when you get sued is file an Answer. The summons will tell you that you must “appear” by way of an Answer in...