Privacy issue....what, if anyting can be done?

Either way, someone's medical information was revealed. However, unless there is a state law that was violated, there is no private right of...

Can a collection agency seek a deficiency judgment if a 1099c has been issued?

Yes. Just because you received a 1099 does not mean that the debt is actually forgiven. If the creditor collects, the creditor has to take the...

Can a civil case lawyer help me?

Consult with a consumer law attorney. Some times default judgments can be set aside, especially if you were served at an address that was never yours.

How long can i stay in my house after the bank auctions it off

I have had clients here in Virginia and colleagues have had clients elsewhere in the country that have been in their homes for as much as 2 years...

My house has been foreclosed and Fannie Mae now owns it. I was in the middle of a modification prior to this. What can I do?

You might be able to get a modification, but it would not be under HAMP and it is not really a modification. Because Fannie Mae now owns the...

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My husband and I are recently divorced and my name is on the deed of our townhouse but not on the loan. He now wants to star

You need a consumer lawyer that knows family law issues. If the bank foreclosed, then they own the property and can evict you. If not, then you are...

Transferred debt

The debt to the credit card company remains because they owe it. The debt you owe to them is discharged. You should have talked to an attorney...

Should I default and walk away from my homeloan or take out bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy filings do not appear in the paper. There are too many of them. One more thing to consider, does your state or the state to where you...

My first and HELOC is with the same lending bank. The house is underwater. Does HELOC get discharged in bankruptcy?

I have filed many cases on this issue. I used to be able to remove these in Chapter 7 cases, but the vast majority of courts are ruling that you...

On Chapter 7 means test for taxes Can I use the deducted amount or do I have to use my actual taxes paid minus refund on 1040

The website paycheckcity.com or a similar site can help you determine your likely tax liability for 2011. While sales taxes and real estate taxes...