Chapter 13 has a feature called the co-debtor stay. It works by paying joint secured debts at full contract interest under the Chapter 13 plan. ...

A fee for Chapter 13 is mostly included in your plan payment to the Trustee. How much your attorney wants up front will depend on the attorney and...

As for the default, the consequences begin with collections calls and letters. Then, they will likely sue you on the debt if it remains in...

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Have the defendants take a look at a bankruptcy filing. Now might be the best time to file if the defendants have no assets. Keep in mind app...

It happens all the time. Your remedy is to object to the claims based on the statute of limitations. Have your attorney handle this. Hire one if...

You should leave him off the deed. Otherwise, the house is his asset subject to the bankruptcy. You should also consider holding off on buying a...

If he files for bankruptcy, you must cease all collection activity (including the garnishment). Otherwise, you will be in contempt of the...

That may depend on your listing agreement. You may have to disclose it if the agreement calls for it. This might be done so that the broker can...

The debt may be past the statue of limitations in Texas. That should be verified with a local attorney. The collector probably lied to scare you...

Chapter 13 is a possibility if the car lender will not work out a reinstatement plan. With a Chapter 13, you can pay the car over 5 years. Be...