Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

What is to be expected in a case we know nothing about? Maybe a disaster. That is why lawyers review everything and ask a lot of questions before...

Can our joint bank account be garnished for my debt before marriage. Monies going into that account are from my spouses wages

That is the way it works - judgement creditors don't look at your marriage records before garnishing your accounts and money in joint accounts is...

I lost hearing on relief of stay, in bankruptcy court today 9/82015 can I file appeal? what form do I use? I couldn't even talk

No mention of the actual merits and issues? Just filing a "form" or even a valid appeal does not solve most such problems. The money and energy is...

While you are right to not take legal advice from a salesperson, the motorcycle was yours when the ink was dry. Contrary to popular opinion,...

Outside of my knowledge, our son received a student loan with a girlfriend's grandparent as the co-signor. The girlfriend sugges

"Threats" of a lawsuit are not nearly the same as a lawsuit with valid claims. The grandparents realized their mistake and want out, most likely. ...

Can a cardholder be subjected to fraud charges criminally?

You can go through the chargeback process or sue in small claims for the money. You can try to assert a criminal complaint but don't expect it to...

Can a creditor give out details of my bankruptcy?

I'm sure you have heard of freedom of speech, and your filing is a public record that anyone can review. We don't restrain people from speaking...

Will a unemployment hearing officer grant me my unemployment if the employer was late answering the phone?

You can try, but a decision on the actual merits is almost always preferred. What if you got held up for a minute or two? What if your clock was off?

I financed a vehicle for my fiance which he makes the payments on. We are now splitting up. What are my options?

Who actually owns the car? If you, get the car back. If both of you, you made a common (and huge) mistake and now this is the consequences. ...

Do I have to repair a car due to be given back in chapter 7 or alert the bankruptcy court? Can I accept a settlement?

You don't get to keep the insurance money and give back a wrecked car, if that is what you re indirectly trying to ask.