Can student loans be discharged in bankruptcy

Student loans *are* dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, you must prove "undue hardship," which is a very difficult standard to meet. I...

Are there any alternatives to filing bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is certainly one option that you should investigate. I recommend that you speak with: Nicholas F. Ortiz, Esq. Law Office of...

Can I file for bankruptcy protection with $4000 of debt

While I generally don't recommend bankruptcy for someone with $4,000 in debt, if you don't have the ability to repay it over any reasonable time,...

High interest loan written while mentally unstable killing my family PLEASE HELP?

Bankruptcy may be an option; you could surrender the RV and have no liability for any deficiency when it sells. You would also be able to wipe out...

Having a subprime mortgage in Chap 13 bankruptcy

So long as your regular monthly mortgage payments and your trustee payments are current, neither Countrywide (now owned by Bank of America) nor the...

Can filing for bankruptcy stop garnishment

I think that from what you describe, bankruptcy may well be her best option. I've written a bankruptcy FAQ that should answer most of her questions...

> Student loan debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. This is incorrect. Student loan *is* dischargeable in bankruptcy, but you must...

Can a parent discharge child and spousal support in bankruptcy

Nothing. Alimony and child support aren't dischargeable, and payments must continue during the bankruptcy. Brett...

Any Exceptions to 8-Year Rule on Ch 7 Bankruptcies?

Unfortunately, there are no exceptions to the 8-year rule. Brett...

The credit card companies generally don't negotiate lower monthly payments. If you can pay a lump sum, they may talk. In most cases, people who...