Can interest be accure on back child support after a person filed chapter 7 bankruptcy? when can I start calling regarding pymt

The Automatic Stay prohibits you from collecting from assets of the estate during the pendency of the bankruptcy. It is safer to wait until the...

Stopping or reversing my decision on my Statement of Intention??

The Statement of Intent does something. It expresses your intent regarding a secured debt. If you do not follow through within 30 days of the...

You must attend the hearing. Unless there is a pressing need to file now, just wait. If you will have no assets in the U.S. and you will not be...

How can I protect my home?

Were you caught up on the mortgages when you converted? If so, and there is no equity for a trustee to seize, then I see no problem with keeping...

I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy in June of 2009. I continued to make voluntary payments. Now it is in foreclosure for default.

You do not mention if the debts are from before or after you filed the petition. Personal liability on the mortgage should have been discharged....

Privacy issues

Who owns the drawings? Unless it is you, you could have copyright liability. Did you sign a contract with anyone that would limit what you can do...

Can criminal charges be brought against someone for accessing email and posting it to their personal website for others?

Hacking into someone else's account could be a violation of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, possibly state laws (depending on the state)...

Is it legal for my high-school to take disciplinary action against me for a facebook comment?

The U.S. Supreme Court has stated that students do not leave their First Amendment rights are the schoolhouse door. The question is whether you...

What is the penalty for a bad check in Virginia?

There civil penalties if you received notice and did not make good on the check. The criminal penalties are a felony if the amount is $200 or more...

What is the liability and potential penalty for driving with expired car insurance if another titled owner let insurance lapse?

I am licensed in Virginia. There is a $500 penalty called the Uninsured Motor Vehicle Fee and requirement to file a Financial Responsibility...