Will filing an emergency bankruptcy stop a foreclosure sale even if I don't file the rest of the papers within the 14 days ?

Yes it will stay the sale. Technically, the automatic stay goes into place immediately upon filing the case. Time and notice constraints, however,...

Pro bono?

Many lawyers take cases pro bono on a regular basis. I recommend that you contact the bar association in your county of residence and inquire into...

Technically, you can live in the home so long as it is titled in your name. I think you need to speak with a foreclosure defense lawyer about the...

Can I file bankruptcy after I move out of state?

Yes, you can file in Florida if you file the case within 89 days of moving to Texas. As previously mentioned, however, there may be advantages to...

What is the blue book or NADA value on the truck? In a chapter 7, the trustee will typically give you the right to "buy back" the non-exempt equity...

Considering filing bankruptcy. What can I retain? I don't think I make enough to qualify for ch13 so prob would have to be ch7.

There are a handful of issues here. First, what you would be able to retain. In chapter 7, the debtor retains all exempt property and any...

My home is in forclosure been two years since mortgage has been paid and just received letter from B.O.A. suing me . orl fl

Does the letter threaten a foreclosure lawsuit if you do not cure the past due balance? Or does the letter contain an actual complaint? If the...

About a short sale

Assuming the listing agent is acting in accordance with the property owner's request, I don't see any reason why the house cannot be taken off the...

Bankruptcy scheduyle B line #25, do I list my car that is an open loan still paying on?

Yes, you need to list the vehicle on Schedule "B". The fair market value of the vehicle needs to be listed, regardless of how much equity you have...

If an auto is owned in the name of the husband and wife can a creditor that is after the husband take the auto ? the wife is

Under Florida law, property titled to husband AND wife jointly is presumed to be held as tenants by the entirety. Assuming that the creditor's loan...