Can a doctor withhold forwarding medical records if they are owed money, we listed the doctor's bill on chapter 13 bankruptcy

Indiana may have what is called a "retaining lien" that might allow a doctor to keep non-medically necessary records until your bill is paid. If...

What can a debtor do under fair collection laws in IN state against a creditor that keeps calling

Your attorney can file a lawsuit in Bankruptcy Court against the creditor for violating the automatic stay. If your attorney won't do this, ask for...

What can a person do to contest a lawsuit over debt that does not belong to him

It sounds as if you don't have a lawyer, and the other side isn't taking you seriously, assuming that you are unfamiliar with Court procedures and...

If a creditor was listed on a chapter 7 filed 4 years ago, can that creditor assign the debt to another company

Selling a discharged debt, in and of itself, is not a violation of the discharge stay. Attempting to collect it, however, is. You should discuss...

My bankruptcy attorney refuses to write a letter to our management company what should I do

Have you asked your attorney why he/she refuses to agree to this? I routinely allow my clients to discuss the possibility of a loan modification...

Generally speaking, yes. Two caveats, however: 1. Liens resulting from the judgment are not wiped out without bringing a separate lien avoidance...

Under LA state debt collection laws is a creditor obligated to negotiate payment terms

Student loans are dischargeable in bankruptcy only in cases of "undue hardship," which can be a very difficult standard to meet. Creditors are not...

Can a person filing bankruptcy get a lawsuit judgment involving fraud discharged

She can file. However, you may be able to bring a non-dischargeability action against her for matters related to the estate debt if she committed...

Assuming that you receive your discharge before you are married, and you have no joint debt, it should not directly affect your future spouse....

If I file bankruptcy for my failing business can I discharge the business lease agreement

Bankruptcy is pretty much an all or nothing deal. You can only file on *all* your debt; you can't pick and choose. Generally speaking, it is...