I recommend speaking with a consumer protection attorney. The credit union's actions would appear to be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting...

How do you know if a lien has been paid in a bankruptcy?

Neither "inactive" nor "closed" indicate that the lien has been paid. If it had been paid, it would say "paid" or "satisfied".

Can you purchase a home during a 5 year period bankruptcy in MD? If so, what is needed?

There is no prohibition in bankruptcy to your buying a house. You will need Court approval once you have a deal in place. Speak with your...

If a Church with 501-C 3 except Status as a non Profit, but that is also a LLC, can't pay its bills can Bankruptcy be filed?

The church can file a Chapter 11 to reorganize, but if it is no longer operational, this makes no sense. If the pastor guaranteed some of the...

Why do I have to file bankruptcy if I am only an authorized user?

Make sure that you get an answer from *your* lawyer, rather than from your spouse and your spouse's lawyer.

Borrower has a MD property she is trying to refinance and I want to know if Quiet Title action is her only option?

A quiet title action may well be the best way to proceed. Speak with a real estate attorney for more details.

False ID bank garnishment - what should I do?

I recommend speaking with an attorney who handles identity theft issues.

With a dismissed Chapter 13, if I sell my home does this mean I still have to wait two years to buy another home?

There is no bankruptcy-related restriction on your buying a new home immediately upon your Chapter 13 being dismissed. Finding a bank willing to...

Will I be able to get my tags back on my car?

Another option, particularly if you have other debt, is a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Litigation question?

Check the Maryland Judiciary Case Search site at http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/ to see if a lawsuit was filed by Victoria's...