Assuming a valid and enforceable debt, the creditor can certainly sue you and obtain a judgment. Moreover, in Pennsylvania, transferring property...

How can I have a judgment removed?

A judgment that is this old may be ripe for settlement for a fraction of the balance. You should speak to an attorney about debt negotiation. As...

How can I halt Sheriffs Sale of my home by BofA/Nationstar scheduled for Feb 13?

The potential options for keeping a home that is in foreclosure include mortgage foreclosure defense, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and mortgage...

Do I qualify for Chapter 7?

I agree with my Pennsylvania colleagues. Your income is a bit over the median for a family of four, which means that you would have to take the...

Can a debt collector freeze my bank account

Has the creditor obtained a judgment in your case? A creditor cannot freeze your account unless it first sues you and obtains a judgment. After...

If I file bankruptcy does that also include taxes from IRS and state?

For the most part, federal, state, and local income taxes are dischargeable in bankruptcy, if they meet the following rules: (1) the tax must have...

I agree with my Pennsylvania colleagues. In most cases, the bank will release the funds when you provide them with a copy of your marriage license....

A debt collector's attempts to collect additional funds on a debt that has settled and paid as agreed is a violation of the federal Fair Debt...

I have an adjustable mortgage it adjusts annually; should I just reaffirm or consider a loss mitigation to get fixed rate?

There may be more options than the lender has presented. Generally, you can keep your home after Chapter 7 without reaffirming the loan, as long as...

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My wife is in foreclosure on a home prior to us. I purchased a home and she's on the deed, can they come after my house?

I assume you mean that your wife purchased a home prior to your marriage, and that home is now in foreclosure. You have no interest in your wife's...