I am a legal immigrant. I am married to a US citizen. He thinks we should file bankruptcy do to our bad debts.

You should take a look at code section 525 of the bankruptcy code. It is non-discrimination provision. These comments are not legal advice and...

What's the difference between filing for bankruptcy and getting a charge off if trying to go with a Debt Settlement Company?

Any debt forgiven outside of bankruptcy constitutes income for federal income tax purposes. In other word, if a company you owe $10,000 tells you...

If a unsecured debt was approved for chapter 13 bankruptcy can a vendor file felony theft charges if your dismissed from 13

The automatic stay in bankruptcy does not stop criminal cases. However, simply not paying a debt does not necessarily make the conduct criminal....

How can I collect back-wages from a recently bankrupted company?

You should file a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court that has jurisidction over the case. Your claim may receive prioirty status, which...

Im in debt with student loan 25,000 , credit card and my mother 6,000 can i file bankruptcy

Student loan debts are not dischargable in bankruptcy absent special circumstances. You should speak with a bankruptcy attorney in your state to...

A person cashed a insurance check for personal use and now is trying to go bankrupt including this dr bill can he be stopped.

debts owed because of fraud are not dischargable in bankruptcy. However, you will need to file a dischargibility complaint objecting to the...

If you declare bankruptcy after a deficiency judgement, will that wipe away the judgement ?

If you qualify to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy (based upon the means test) then the judgment can be discharged assuming there is no fraud or other...

What is punishment of driving without a license and getting pulled over for the second time

Generally, you are likely looking at active jail time for a second offense for driving without a license. As far as the dangling object goes, this...

Some judges in Virginia will revoke your bond (i.e. place you in jail) if you show up without an attorney after you have been ordered to retain...

I was previously a prosecutor in Fairfax, Virginia. The case will not necessarily be dropped if the victim does not show. It will depend on the...