What happens to a joint bank account when one person cries bankruptcy?

Normally half of the money is part of the Bankruptcy estate and half is not. You have to know how much money is in the account and what the...

Should a tenant continue to pay rent while home is in foreclosure

The landlord may file bankruptcy to ssave the house and tthen if you do not pay the rent the landlord will move to have you removed. You should...

Also, if you owe more money on this car than it is worth and you have owneed it for at least 2.5 years you can file Bankruptccy and "cram down" the...

My paycheck had a garishment for 25%. They took alot and then they are also wiping out my checking account for the same bill.

The amounts that can be taken from your wages to satisfy a garnishment depend on how much you make. Also, this number will change in July 2010, so...

Can I take my ex to small claims court or do I have to get an attorney?

You are limited in the amount you can sue for in smalls claims court but the jurisdictional amount should be at least $3,000.00. Check with the...

Default Final Judgment

Judgments are filed in the office of the clerk in the place (jurisdiction) where the suit was filed. They can be filed in other jurisdictions as...

Georgia fi fa

Just because you were not in town does not mean you were not erved. Personal service can be leaving the papers at a residence or with someone who...

Are we able to file for Chapter 7 again?

While you must wait at least 8 years between filing two chapter 7 (11 USC § 727(a)(8)) bankruptcies (assuming you got your discharge) you need only...

Is a wife in the state of PA responsible for her husbands debts.

When you get married the debt you have amassed prior to the marriage do not automatically become the liability of your new spouse. However, the...

My wife is being sued by a credit card company. What do I need to do to protect our house and bank accounts? We live in PA.

Joint assets can be attached. Maybe you should have seperate checking accounts or make sure the accounts are in your name only so they cannot be...