When a person files for chapter seven bankruptcy can the bankruptcy trustee take his ten year old daughters money?

When an individual files bankruptcy, his or her assets are part of the bankruptcy estate. Other family members' assets, even minors in the Debtor's...

You are in bankruptcy, you do not have a lot of money, I understand. But you have a lot to risk if this is not handled properly. You need to talk...

Your answer is likely in the contract. As Attorney McQuesten pointed out, you really need to review the paper you signed. Every contract is...

Can a debt collector charge interest on sum owed.

Interest can accrue depending on what the terms in the original contract/agreement. If the debt collector wants to garnish, this makes me think...

What are some federal areas of law where an out-of-state lawyer can practice?

Bankruptcy depends on the local bankruptcy court. Each federal bankruptcy court has different rules on admission. Some courts require an attorney...

A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy will remain on your credit score for 10 years. There is no way to remove an accurate bankruptcy from your report. But, the...

Does applying for bankruptcy hinder your chances of not getting hired by a government agency? and is bankruptcy right for me?

If possible, you may want to talk to the HR Department. Each situation is different and each employer may be considering different factors. They...

What do I have to do to declare bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy might be an option, but you won't know for sure until you talk to a bankruptcy attorney. As my wise colleagues have all noted, most...

What do people see on credit report from CH 7 bankruptcy?

This answer will depend on whether or not you get your discharge. If your case is dismissed without a discharge, the debts will still be listed,...

What happens to my student loans after bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is an option when your debt is not manageable. However, discharging student loans through bankruptcy is very difficult. In order to do...