Archived
In VA, if my spouse is about to declare bankruptcy, I will not be responsible for any of her debts correct legally correct?
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on March 08, 2011
In most cases that is correct. As long as you did not co-sign or guaranty the debt, you are not responsible for it. There is one big exception:...
Archived
I filed BK Chapter 7 in June of last year myself, mainly because my wages were being garnished.
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on March 03, 2011
You would have needed to file an adversary proceeding seeking to recover the transferred funds. However, the deadline to do that is the date of...
My husband has created mounds of credit card debt. We are in midst of a divorce. Am I responsible for the debt? I live in MD.
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on February 19, 2011
Between you and the credit card companies, you are only liable for debt that you agreed to be on the hook for. So if a credit card is in his name...
Archived
What can I do when a firm hired by the mortgage co. "winterizes" my home, steals belongings--w/o foreclosure even initiated?
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on February 19, 2011
You need someone to sue them! What they did was illegal, and they should be held liable for it. Document your damages (photos, receipts, etc.)...
Archived
If we file taxes seperatlry can we declare bankruptcy togther
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on February 17, 2011
A joint bankruptcy petition can be filed by any couple that is legally married. Separate tax filing makes no difference. However, if you are...
Archived
Add'l Info re Maryland Chapter 7 Question re: Deed
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on February 12, 2011
As I said in response to the last message, you need to go over this in detail with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. These are very fact-intensive...
Archived
Maryland Chapter 7 Question re: Deed
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on February 10, 2011
This is a tricky situation. Do not try to file this case without an experienced lawyer.
The question is whether you are a real owner of the...
Archived
I filed for bankruptcy (chapter 7) I didnt incl. my personal lease where I rent. But now i have to break the lease?
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on February 05, 2011
If your bankruptcy case is still open, you should amend now. If it has been closed, assuming it was a no-asset case, the liability on the lease is...
Archived
We are in the final 14 months of a 60 month chapter 13. I have two problems that I believe need to be resolved.
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on February 05, 2011
You need to see what your plan provides. If it provided for the strip-off of the 2nd, and an appropriate motion was flied, then it's done as long...
Archived
When they give you the date of the forclosure sale do you have to move out asap?
Daniel's answer
|
Answered on January 24, 2011
No. In MD, the foreclosure needs to be ratified first, and then the buyer can obtain an order for possession. Ratification, if unopposed, takes...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained