If you don't want to file bankruptcy, you can always work out a consent order to pay the judgment or a lump sum settlement for less than the full...

Bankruptcy will not allow you to get at the pension as far as I know. Moreover, if you have debts and are contemplating bankruptcy, you want to...

In addition to the great advice above, I am only familiar with the bankruptcy court expunging a case if a mistake was made that resulted in its...

Ms. Golant gave great advice. Fighting the life estate holder could result in loss of your remainderman interest if she gets foreclosed. So work...

She did you a favor. There is no benefit in reaffirming a mortgage. Most attorneys recommend against it. You still have to pay the loan if you...

The student loans can't be discharged absent an adversary proceeding within the Chapter 13. A claim objection will not get it done. Getting them...

They can keep it open for awhile. Contact your attorney and explain your problem. Your attorney can contact the Trustee and ask him to close the...

In case you missed it from the sage answers above, get a lawyer. You have some very valuable real estate. Screwing up bankruptcy (which is easy...

You may be able to pay off the taxes directly to the county if it has not been scheduled for an auction. You can verify this by calling the tax...

Agreements for the conveyance of real estate must be in writing to be enforceable. You may have an equitable claim based on your reliance on his...