What should I do when I've been served a summons to court for a debt amount?

If you do not believe the summons is legitimate, you can contact the court to verify the court date. For most cases like this, the forms may be...

Does a Loan Modification after a Bankruptcy become a new loan or still discharged debt?

If you filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the lien on the property (mortgage) is not affected by the bankruptcy. As a general rule, your personal...

Short sale

A short sale approved by the mortgage company is a private transaction; there is no public notice that the transaction has been approved, that...

Conspiracy and fraud are difficult to prove. You would be best advised to consult with an attorney before filing anything with the court to make...

When cashing a check as a payee, how do I make certain I am not waiving any rights that it was not for the full amount due me?

If you are presented a check, and it is not for the full amount you are owed, you can always return the check to the person who wrote the check;...

Can I sue for illegal eviction?

You need to consult with a local real estate attorney to review the lease you referred to (that is what the court will enforce) and to thoroughly...

Can I ask for wages to be exempted from Chapter 7 proceedings?

More information is needed. Did your boss file bankruptcy personally? Did he file it on behalf of his business? Were you employees of him...

Can I take EX back to court for additional payments for arrears money he owes?

I will assume there is an existing order in place that requires payment of 150.00 every two weeks; if this is the case, the only way you can...

Looks like your minimum visitation is Friday at 6 to Sunday at 6. Anything else is subject to agreement of the parties. If there is no agreement,...

How is this right? Is one not allowed to keep current existing lines of credit in bankruptcy?

In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there is no such thing as good creditors or bad creditors. Obligations due to all unsecured creditors, as a general...