In addition to the lawyer's fees, which I agree should be nominal there is usually a filing fee as well.

In 2007 my boyfriend bought a house. We got married in 2008. The loan is in his name. We just filled for a modification us.

Any credit inquiry could negatively effect your credit in that it appears you are seeking to assume new debt. Generally this is not required for a...

Can I add mortgage later after chapter 13 application?

In the event that the Chapter 13 Plan has not yet been confirmed it is generally an easy process to amend the Plan to add the mortgage arrears...

How can I save my jointly-owned and -financed home if my (soon to be ex) wife files individual Chapter 7 bankruptcy, in Alabama?

Most likely she must petition the court if your ex spouse is willing to sign a quitclaim deed for leave of court in that the former marital...

Can a lender repossess and sell vehicle that is in bankruptcy without notice?

A repossession of an automobile that is listed on the bankruptcy schedules and made part of the bankruptcy estate is subject to the automatic stay...

Does a chapter 13 have to be dismissed before a mortgage modification can happen?

A mortgage modification is allowed during the course of a Chapter 13 Plan and sometimes the Mortgagee is more likely to grant a modification during...

Can missed mortgage payments be put into a chapter 7 as a way to catch up with the mortgage.

It is best that you file a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to cure mortgage arrears through the proposed Chapter 13 Plan. You may apply for a mortgage...

Student loans are in default wanting to know if filing for bankruptcy would be the best.

Most likely the student loans are unfortunately not dischargeable in Bankruptcy. The good news is, Bankruptcy does not effect your ability to get...

We signed a lease then changed apartments is our lease still legal or do we get a new lease and does the ll have to fix everythi

A lease is for a specific property, if you move, even in the same building or complex, a new lease shall be created for the new term, property...

Where would I list my Social Security income on chapter 7 means test? 1 attorney says list it; another says don't list. Confused

Although Social Security Income shall be listed on Schedule "I" as income, it is exempt from means testing and therefore need not be included as...