I do not believe a bankruptcy judge would look at you unfavorably since your mental health is paramount. Go see a couple of experienced bankruptcy...

It's your mom's car. She, and not you, is the owner based on what you are telling us. So she can do what she wants to, including not seeking a...

Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Kaufman gave excellent responses. I add that if you gave significant debt, it may be time to consider Chapter 7 or 13. This...

Find a new lawyer. It should not even take 90 days to file a bankruptcy, much less a year. Most attorneys file bankruptcy cases in a matter of...

The homestead exemption in bankruptcy law would not protect the house. Your question is missing some details though. Did the divorce happen...

Sounds like a timeshare. Escaping from Alcatraz is easier than getting out of one of these. You can always not pay, but they may destroy your...

I filed a Ch. 13 case for a client years ago in Gwinnett county. He was in jail for child support arrears. A probation officer or prosecutor...

You have asked the most common question we get on this part of Avvo. Your attorney did not make a mistake. He made the correct decision not to...

If you have a judgment in your favor, it is an asset of the bankruptcy estate. Once you file, the judgment belongs to the Trustee. The Trustee...

You may be better off selling the house without filing bankruptcy. A Trustee in bankruptcy will likely keep the vast majority of the sales...