State law applies. Generally, a joint account is subject to seizure and your husband can prove that part of the money is his. He can get that money...

Once bankruptcy proceedings are begun, is one allowed to change their mind and stop the proceedings?

You have the absolute right to dismiss the case, but it will still appear on your credit report.

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Washington state exemtpion question Bank account

Absolutely not true. In Virginia, we have a wildcard exemption that covers property regardless of whether you file for bankruptcy. Read the statute...

Can i use an item for compinsation in a court case over unpaid money? if they dont show di i automatically win?

If you can prove that you lent the money (or your friend admits it), then you can get a judgment. After that, you need to be able to collect it...

How should I dispute a Collection Cost or Collection Fee?

If you only paid the principal, then there is more owed, like interest and something for collection costs. It is not worth incurring more interest...

I have filed for Chapter 7 (CA Central District). Meanwhile I have received a federal tax refund check of about $1,000.

The portion of the tax refund that it is attributable to the time from before you filed is already part of your bankruptcy estate. You must...

Either you or your attorney, if you have one, need to contact the HOA and demand the removal of the lien. It violates the automatic stay. If not,...

My Bankruptcy was Dismissed on October 12,2011 and my property was foreclosed on November 7,2011. Is that legal?

Once the case was dismissed, the automatic stay ended. The repossession was valid and so was the sale. Whether they can get a deficiency judgment...

Can a checksmart make me pay them for a check I stopped payment on at my bank to a contractor that did not fulfill his contract?

Put everything in writing. Inform the contractor that he breached the contract and that you will pay him when he finishes the agreement. Next time,...

I wish to change from a bench trial to a jury trial in a Bankruptcy adversary case.

Unless the other side agrees, you will not get a jury trial in bankruptcy court.