Getting Married! Is it better to file chapter 7 married or file separately before we marry?

Absolutely not. You can always file individually. In fact, there is not "joint" filing in bankruptcy. There is, instead, individuals, jointly...

Is my lawyer responsible for filing a chapter 13 amendment when it's needed?

Yes, he is. If you cannot get a response from your lawyer, you might want to send him a certified letter suggesting a complaint to the...

How do I surrender my house in the middle of a chapter 13?

Sorry, but the bankruptcy court cannot respond to letters from litigants. Your attorney will need to discuss the ramifications with you. These...

Do I have to reveal bank and other financial information in discovery to a lawyer for the defendant in an adversary proceeding?

You have not given enough information to answer this question. Are you already in bankruptcy? Do you have counsel (you should!)? If you are in...

I received foreclosure Dec 2010 in Jan 2011 it was dismissed without prejudice .

Number 1 rule: There are no free houses. HSBC or its assignee now has a mortgage on your house. It does not matter that the foreclosure was...

Being assessed sewer bills and a civil Judgement on my credit report for a home that was surrendered in chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

Unfortunately, surrendering your house does not divest you of title. If you are in title, you become liable for taxes, sewer charges and other...

Would I be able to keep my house and car if I file a chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Yes. Chapter 13 trustees do not take property from the debtors. They expect payments under a chapter 13 plan. You will need an attorney for this...

My house was sold at sheriff sale,how long ca I stay in my house.I'm in Pa.

There is no definitive answer to this questions. After a sale, you become a tenant at sufferance (hold-over). Usually, the buyer, or the bank,...

Can a debt collector add to the amount of a judgement that's already made?

Once a judgment is entered, only legal interest (6% in PA) and record costs can be added. I would ask the collector for specific charges that he...

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Can a wife be held responsible for a husband's bad credit card debt in PA?

The prothonotary? The prothonotary does not hold hearings. He is the court clerk and cannot decide cases, except if there is no answer. This...