As my colleagues indicate, different districts handle this in different ways. Whet I practice you would only need court approval if you want to...

Can the sheriff's dept auction off my primary home worth in excess of $300,000.00 to satisfy an $8,000.00 judgement??

Yes. Mr. Lefkowitz asked Good questions snot how much equity you have and the ownership off your home. NC law allows up to $35k to be claimed a...

Would this be a mistake?

I agree with my colleagues. The devil is in the details. When did this purchase occur? When did the transfer take place? Best advice is to go see a...

I filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy after my husband was unable to work and I was in over my head in bills.

I am sorry this j had happened to you. Other than advising you to get another appraisal to see what the value of your home is, there is not much we...

If I file chapter 7 bankruptcy does that affect my husband?

It might. At a minimum, his income will factor into the calculation as well as his separate debts, but as Mr. Riddle indicated, we do not have...

Chapter 7, help not sure what to do??

I agree, take a deep breath. Exhale, repeat. I know your situation is stressful, but it is not the end of the world. You are not going to go to...

You should take advantage of the fact that many (most) bankruptcy attorneys offer free initial consultations. What you can keep depends on what...

Well here is my question. I still have 300 dollars on my credit card. Im filing chapter7 can i use this card up or what?

Can you? Yes. Should you? Well, if you think it okay to defraud your credit card company and steal from them, then, yes, go ahead. Otherwise, no....

Can I keep my car if I file Chapter 7 in Texas?

You can discharge your personal liability for the debt, but assuming title loans are legal in your state, they have a valid lien on the title and...

Homeowners Association post-filing

It is never a good idea to ignore a lawsuit. You can certainly try to talk to your HOA, but if it has gone to suit already, I suspect you'll have...