Am I liable for debt someone else incurred with equipment rental?

You’re not liable because you “paid for some rented equipment in the past and he then rented ladders from the same company that I didn't even know...

I practice on the other side of Pennsylvania -- Reading and Philadelphia. I have conducted Meetings of Creditors -- by phone -- with debtors...

Selected as the best answer

Attorneys Ezold, Velter and Rubin are all correct. My suggestion, which will incorporate all of their advice is: 1. Ask the credit card...

Can I go bankrupt?

I agree with the other answers. I think what you are really asking is whether your wife’s income can be excluded under the Means Test. It cannot....

Chapter 7 bankruptcy and a judgment

In Pennsylvania, a married couple comprises three separate legal entities: 1) the husband, 2) the wife, and 3) the husband and wife. A judgment...

I filed chapter 7. I purchased a ring from a well know retail store. They sent me a reaffirmation letter. The problem is the....

Don't fall for it, and don't reaffirm. Their remedy will be to recover the ring. Since it was honestly lost, you will not be liable for the debt. ...

What is the effect of Discharge in Bankruptcy Chapter7

When the discharge issues, all of your DISCHARGEABLE debts are eliminated. The big exceptions are student loans, support and alimony, and debts...

I'm in the middle of a chapter 7 case. I have a private student loan through sallie mae that my brother in law co-signed.

Only under extraordinary circumstances will your debt to the student lender be discharged. You should speak to your bankruptcy attorney. However,...

Have to file bankcruptcy for high debt. Will this mean I lose my home also? Bank is willing to try and modify my loan.

Whether you will lose your home or not depends on many factors, such as the value of the home, the amount owed on the mortgage, whether you are...

I filled bankruptcy and it was discharged in 2009 but still needed to file motion to vacate a judgement that was rendered.

If the judgment was entered before the bankruptcy was filed, it cannot be vacated, although, depending on what type of judgment it is, its effect...