Can I file bankruptcy on all my debts including a home my ex and I still have?

A bankruptcy filing for you may be more complex because of your domestic support issues. If your obligation to pay half of the mortgage decree is...

I was sued by a credit card debt collector,now there is a lien against me in the court house,will this go away in time?

You can get rid of a lien after you file bankruptcy under some circumstances. As part of your bankruptcy case, your lawyer can file a motion...

I am co-debtor on a loan that was placed in bankruptcy without my knowledge. How can I get it out of the bankruptcy?

You cannot remove the debt from the co-debtor's bankruptcy petition. However, the co-debtor's bankruptcy case does not really change your...

Would it be smart to do a divorce or bankruptcy first. I am going to have to do both.

One consideration is that most divorce decrees contain a clause in the settlement agreement between the two spouses that if one spouse files...

Please explain how reaffirming a debt works and what the pros and cons are of doing so.

There is no formal reaffirmation agreement in a Chapter 13. If you choose to keep your vehicle in a Chapter 13, the terms of the loan may be...

In addition to filing a FIFA, you may want to look into filing a garnishment suit against the debtor on the debtor's bank account or pay checks. ...