Cash in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes you can. Whether you have enough of the exemption left depends on what other property you need to protect. Assuming that you will file in...

Credit card debt in which in early 2005 court awarded judgement to the Plainiff. I recently received a Writ of Revival.

I suggest that you contact an attorney because the writ may have been filed too late. As for interest, check the original judgment. Many times, the...

My bank account had been garnished. What is the next step I need to take and what are my rights?

The bank did not actually take over $23,000. The balance will be changed once the garnishment is done and any money that was in the account or...

I'm landlord who's tenant has declared bankruptcy. What do I need to include in my Motion for Relief from Stay to be successful?

Did you already have an eviction action where you received an order of possession? If that is the case, the stay does not apply. If not, you can...

Joint accounts can be garnished if either of the owners has a judgment. Some times, it is possible to dispute the garnishment if the owner without...

Bankruptcy courts have the power to decide liens and ownership of property of the estate. However, if this is the only reason you are filing, you...

A creditor does not have to respond; however, you may have a place to go for help if they do not respond (state regulator, Federal Trade...

Charged an extra $15/mo by VERIZON, they promised to credit but did not

Verizon is a regulated entity. Complain to the state regulators. Also, file a written dispute with the company. In about 30 days, get a free copy...

Repo of mobile home on land owned

The question here is more complex that it would appear. The primary residence is underwater by $60000. Bankruptcy cannot help here, except to...

How to file chapter 7 in chicagoland area

Why file if you have no assets and no job? You have nothing to protect. [I am a Virginia-licensed attorney. This communication is intended as...