TN laws regarding debt collection, fair debt collection practices act, creditor's statute of limitation

In most states, the statute of limitations is an affirmative defense, meaning that if you don't raise it, it may be waived. Debt buyers frequently...

Chapter 7 may be an option, and Chapter 13 may be an option. Payday lenders are normally the prey, not the predator, in bankruptcy court! Do...

GA state bankruptcy laws, chapter 13, dispute of discharge of debt by creditor

If you have a secured claim, such as a second mortgage, the lien on their house was not discharged in the bankruptcy, and you can foreclose on it...

I have filed for many people living overseas. There are several requirements: (1) you can only discharge your US debt, not debt incurred in France;...

What types of debt can be listed on bankruptcy

You are required to list *all* your debts, of whatever sort and to whomever they are owed. Generally speaking, unsecured debt, that is, debt where...

Owed money

You can sue her on your oral agreement, but that doesn't change your obligation to pay for the account if she doesn't. Whenever a client starts...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Involuntary bankruptcies are very complex, and have stringent rules that must be followed. They are also very fact-dependent, and you have not...

Is there a new law not allowing credit cards on bankruptcy petitions

While the bankruptcy law was significantly changed in 2005, there is no provision that would prohibit you from filing on credit cards. In fact, you...

Process for collecting past due fees in VA

Unless you have a personal guarantee or the defunct corporations have assets, you're probably out of luck. Take care. Brett Weiss Maryland...

Can filing for bankruptcy remove a civil judgment

Assuming you have no real estate for the judgment to attach to, you should be able to wipe out the claim in a bankruptcy. Take care. Brett...