I am planning on filing chapter 7 bankrupcy.Can i be forced to sell my business? The tax returns shows I am running it at a loss

The first thing you need to do is determine the type of business that you have - sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation. If you have a sole...

Legal Aid for bankruptcy?

In Virginia, the Legal Aid Societies offer help. My firm handles many of the bankruptcies pro bono. Many attorneys will offer reduced costs...

When I request debt validation and the debt collector to stop calling.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act only requires that the dispute be sent in writing. The best way is to send it as a written letter and send...

If the garnishee does not respond to my second writ (although it was received by them) may I contact them personally?

Generally, mailing the garnishment summons is not enough, it must be properly served under state law. If it was and the recipient did not follow it...

Why 10years on credit report not 7 and how do I clear my credit report

The Fair Credit Reporting Act says so. [I am a Virginia-licensed attorney. This communication is intended as general information and not...

You are not required to reaffirm real estate liens in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. As long as you are current and the property is insured, you can keep...

I filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy and can no longer afford rental payment. A dispossessory was filed against me. What can I do?

If the landlord filed for and received relief from the automatic stay, then there is nothing you can do. If the creditor already had an order for...

Also, many states have laws that require creditors to mark a judgment satisfied within a specified number of days or face penalties. Contact the...

Where do I stand on this case and can I take legal action to recover my outstanding funds.

Another option is to find someone else who wants to pay for the trip and go.

Does a court divide debt from a car reck?

Your husband can be sued because he owned the car. You can be sued as the driver. Anyone who was hurt or had property damage will most likely sue...