The spouse may be liable under Pennsylvania law but of course the medical provider has to sue both. It's a little complicated to explain here but...

Own house free and clear, worth about $150K; if I take out a $130K mortgage on the house, can file for bankruptcy thereafter?

To answer your question - Yes, you can file for bankruptcy thereafter. Would it be a good idea? Probably not, for the reasons others have stated....

Can this be true

Unless they have the intent to defraud you of something, it's not a crime. The other attorneys have answered this sufficiently but I just want you...

My fiance had debit prior to being in a relationship with me. An I legally bound to his debit of we marry in PA

No. (But since this website requires me to add more to my answer, I will mention that the word is "debt." Good luck!)

If I file bankruptcy, is a car my brother paid for and put in my name that was then transferred to my mother's name at risk?

I agree partly with what my colleagues have said, but also disagree and add this: The issue is the value of the car at the time of the transfer. ...

What are the consequences of surrendering our house while in Chapter 13 and is it even possible?

Not enough details to answer directly so I will just offer a few thoughts: Consider converting your case to a chapter 7 and surrendering the...

It's hard to answer because we don't know the chapter you filed. If it's a chapter 7, it's possible that this could affect something but I doubt...

Can I claim the lawyer debit in my Bankruptcy?

We lawyers have something we call "Rule #1." Gotta get paid. :)

How do I get my private student loan forgiven and off my credit

I would perhaps start by disputing it with the credit reporting agencies. Each has it's own procedure for doing so as required by federal law.

Do I need a lawyer to get him to pay me back?

Which is more important, your friendship or the $450? When I "lend" friends money, I never expect it back. If you do decide to sue him, you should...