Fileing chapter 13; repaying behind mortage and carpayments.

It is against the law for your to hide your car from repossession. Your lawyer should be able to assist you with this.

Can federal student loans be included on ch7 bankruptcy?

Student loan debt must be listed on a debtor's bankruptcy schedules. Student loan debt will not be discharged in most cases.

Should I open another bank account?

I normally advise my clients to open a new bank account if they owe money to the bank that they have funds on deposit with. If the credit card...

Virginia's "wild-card" exemption is also know as the homestead exemption. The homestead exemption can be used to protect items such as tax...

Can I declare bankruptcy?

Typically a commercial landlord will eventually sue on a breached commercial lease. If you don't have the means to pay the debt, bankruptcy may be...

Can I keep my house rented out and retain ownership if I file for bankruptcy?

Whether or not you can keep a house in bankruptcy depends on several factors. One factor that to consider is whether you have equity in the...

Stuart could look it up for you, and that would probably be the quickest way to find out. Also, you could check your credit report, call your...

You can forgive a debt owed to you in your Last Will and Testament. You can not compel a creditor to forgive a debt that you owe in a Will. If...

Virginia Code Section 59.1-443.2 states that a person shall communicate a social security number to the general public. While it is true that the...

Can bankruptcy court track everything you do when and after you file?

You have an affirmative duty to list all assets and potential assets on your bankruptcy schedules. That means if you are anticipating receiving an...