Is the 8 year rule for BK retroactive?

It applies to all new filings, so technically it is not retroactive. While you must wait at least 8 years between filing two chapter 7 (11 USC §...

I have been served with a complaint from an attorney from a defaulted credit card from years ago,what do I do?

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...

Does my wife have to provide financial information extensive financial info for my BK?

Yes. Bankruptcy is based on household income and expenses (schedules I and J). The means test requires the last six months (before the month you...

When a chapter 13 case is filed it will be a number of months before the Plan is confirmed and the Trustee is able to make disbursements to...

Can City Utilities force me to pay a back bill for my boyfriends acct if my name was on his acct as a source of payment only?

The fact that someone is in the military is irrelevant unless it is you and you are deployed. If you gauranteed the debt then you are responsible...

Some one i know is receiving child support from the state.

Contact the support collection unit in your county and report what you think is happening. Usually the county DA gets involved in collection cases...

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Trademark question of name sounding similar

Trademark law is very complicated. The trademark may or may not be registered with the PTO (patent and Trademark office). However, the trademark,...

How can I get my security deposit back from my landlord who just named me as a creditor in her Chapter 7 proceeding?

If you are not listed as a creditor you need to contact the Bankruptcy Trustee. There are forms to use to file a Proof of Claim. Most bankruptcy...

Your bankruptcy attorney will be able to apply this answer if it is applicable in your case, but there is a Bankruptcy opinion out of Connecticut...

Civil Judgment

You should contact the party that was the Plaintiff. The company that you owe the money to...youcan also look up who the judgment was assigned...