Am I going to be able to get a bankruptcy? Or am I headed to divorce court?

The general guideline to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy is the means test, which states that a household of two can make $58,187 and still file a...

Can I declare bankruptcy?

I don't advise that you to disclose the following information - assets, income, debts etc. but it's impossible to know if a bankruptcy is a prudent...

Can my lawyer have my entire bankruptcy case dismissed because I still owe him a payment?

A lawyer cannot dismiss a case. I think all lawyers' wish they could dismiss a case at some point in their career but the reality is that only a...

What can we do? Can I be discharges as a cosigner if I'm on disability.?

You have the power to stop the debt collection harassment. Simply demand that the debt collection agency stop contacting you in writing. I...

Can I take what little funds I have left, secure a residence, then file for bankruptcy?

The best advice for your situation would be to call a bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible. You have several options but they are best...

My fiancé and I are getting married in Pennslyvania in April. He has $140,000 in graduate student loan debts. Am I liable?

No. Your not responsible for your spouse's pre-marital debt. Similarly, your not eligible to obtain your spouse's pre-marital assets. Here is a...

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

Mental health issues can complicate a consumer bankruptcy and sometimes result in a denial of discharge if a shopping spree occurred shortly before...

Can I still claim bankruptcy?

I would suggest a Chapter 13 repayment plan to re-pay the delinquent taxes over 36 to 60 months. Filing a Chapter 13 case will cancel the Tax Sale...

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Yes. If you act prior to the tax sale, you can file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and save your house. Essentially, you are required to pay back your...

I have about 40k in debt from various creditors but cannot qualify for a chapter 7 because my income is now 55k. what can i do?

In lieu of a direct answer, I have a client who has a $100,000 income and he is still qualified for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How? Why? He has...