How do I get a collection agency to stop calling?

You or your lawyer should forward a copy of the petition to the creditor and advise them regarding the automatic stay.

My lawyer turn-in closing brief three days late. How does that effect my case? WC in PA

Although a brief is optional, it is your opportunity to highlight the strength of your evidence. Nonetheless, three days late will have no impact....

Landlord and chapter 7

Yes you should list your landlord on the schedule for unexpired leases.

Means test calculation form B22A

You include all sources of income, divided by six. You include the six months prior to the month is filing. If you file in Dec you use the six...

Pennsylvania Home - Foreclosure/Short Sale question

Short sale is an option but make sure that the lender agrees to forgive the deficiency. If you stop paying fees and costs will begin to mount. ...

I live in Pennsylvania and I have to file bankruptcy due to loss of income and I owe back rent can this be included.

Yes, you absolutely can file bankruptcy to discharge back rent. While I agree that you may have other options, I disagree that the threshold for...

A C&R is always needed. The date is usually fairly soon after the mediation depending upon whether the case was in litigation or not. If it was a...

Bankruptcy, Pending Divorce & 401K

The answers to the question is that his 401K is exempt. As part of the property settlement agreement any proceeds that you were to receive would...

I have filed and been denied w/c and I never received any payment. I never received a letter of approval or denial and its been

Fortunately, I am a workers comp and bankruptcy attorney so I can answer your question. If the workers compensation insurance company has denioed...

Can a father sign over his legal rights to his child because the mother is withholding the child, yet receiving support?

You cannot give up your rights as a parent unless someone is willing to take them over. This is typically a step parent. The best advice that I...