Can I go from a joint checking acct to separate while filing bankruptcy?

If you have not yet filed you can get separate checking accounts. However, as pointed out in a previous answer, you are required to disclose any...

Pay in full/mthly payments?After full payment, are the creditors/agencies required to remove debt within a specific time frame?

It really depends on your financial situation but generally it would be best to remove the debt sooner rather then later if you are able to do so...

I have fallen on hard times and need to speak to an attorney about my options, 484-725-0497, Jim

I agree with attorney Kelly. You will need to be the one to initiate a call to an attorney. It sounds as though you should be contacting a...

My mother passed in September. As her daughter, am i responsible for any of her outstanding medical bills.

You're not personally liable, however, there is an order of priority in which her debts should be paid regardless of whether or not an estate was...

Can I keep my car after filling for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

In most cases, yes. As long as you are current on the loan at the time you file and continue to make your monthly payments in a timely fashion. You...

What will happen to anything in MY home should my brother file bankrupcy?

If he does not file for bankruptcy a creditor could sue him and, if a judgment is entered, they could sell his property at a Property Sale. They...

My lawyer informed me that he isn't coming to my meeting of creditors can I ?

I agree with my colleagues. You should allow the substitute attorney to represent you at the meeting of creditors. Solo practitioners must do this...

What type of creditors can place a claim against an estate and how long of a time frame do they have from when it is posted?

You said the estate was filed with the court 4 years ago. Once the estate is opened the advertisements are usually run in the local paper and...

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Hi! I have a question about my bipolar disorder with schizoaffective disorder & student loan forgiveness.

I have a client who is permanently disabled and was able to get his student loans forgiven by proving to the lender that his disability is...

Deed in Lieu or Short Sale after Bankruptcy

You could just let it go through a foreclosure sale. I do not know the timeline in your area but the process can take about 1 year if they have not...