What property to I get to keep?

It is very unlikely that the holder of the lien (1) properly perfected the lien, so that it is enforceable; and (2) even if it was properly...

Will my mom and I be covered under the Mortgage Relief Act after we sold our house via short-sale?

Probably not. Check with your accountant. You may need to file a Form 982 with your return.

I'm unsure if I need to do anything before our UD hearing if only my wife is filing Chapter 7. I have a couple questions...

If she files for Chapter 7 BEFORE the landlord is granted possession, it must file for relief from the automatic stay before it can evict her....

How does one collect damages when they refuse to pay? Can there be any charges? Or garnishment of their wages or income taxes?

You can garnish wages, attach bank accounts, place liens on (and sell) real and personal property, and call the debtor into court to testify under...

FDCPA claims are NOT a DIY project. Most consumer protection attorneys who handle these claims have their attorney's fees paid by the creditor, so...

In Illinois, Could A Collection Agency Be Sued For Intrusion Upon Seclusion For FDCPA Violations?

As the two claims--FDCPA violations and the tort of intrusion--cover much the same territory, it is unlikely that adding the tort would...

Attorney with expertise on purchase of legal judgments from a collection agency.

This is a complex issue, involving (potentially) different states' collection laws and federal law. You need to hire an attorney experienced in...

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How long can a court refuse to accept payment of a judgement without a personal appearance?

Hire an Indiana lawyer to take care of this. He or she can make the appropriate arrangements.

How to do a Court approval bankruptcy short sale?

Everything now goes through the Chapter 7 Trustee. The Trustee is your client, not the former resident of the house. Ask the Trustee how to deal...

I have a debtor exam coming up and I was wondering a couple things.

You can see a video on Why the Meeting of Creditors Isn't as Bad as You Think at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo6lQ81Odvs