After a divorce, if one partner files for bankruptcy, does that make the other former partner liable for his credit card debt?

The credit card company or other creditors are not bound by the terms of your divorce. Therefore, if one of the partners listed on a joint debt...

If filing a joint chapter 7, which exemptions can be doubled?

The wildcard exemption is actually $5000 per person, and the homestead exemption is $21,500 per person, though using all or most of the homestead...

I may have to attempt a DIY Chapter 7. How can I be sure before I actually file that all my exemptions are valid?

The trustee can object to exemptions if they are not appropriate or exceed the limits allowed by law, and if an objection is filed, they usually...

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I got summoned yesterday for an home equity line of credit that I took against a house that has been foreclosed.

Because the first mortgage foreclosed, the second mortgage finds themselves as a large unsecured debt, unlike a credit card. When they sue, they...

Bankruptcy vehicle valuation in Georgia.

The Northern District of Georgia uses the NADA average retail value to determine valuation of vehicles in a chapter 13 case where you are looking...

Can I sue the hospital because I had power of attorney of health and general POA?

Much will depend on very specific circumstances, including the wording of the poa, whether the CPR was done to extend his life rather than on an...

How do I find a no bono lawyer in Georgia to help me defend my case

If you are needing an attorney for the criminal case, and cannot afford one, you should apply with the public defender's office for the court where...

I was told I need a petition for court in order to get a interlock or a interlock waiver how do I get this petition ?

There is no standard form for doing this, as it is a matter that you can file a motion or request to be heard, then go in front of the Judge to ask...

Do I have any rights to sue the defendant for other money s he owes me other than the promissory note

You have to be very careful signing a satisfaction stating that amount is paid in full if you were not paid in full. Usually this would be done at...

How do I do a deed in lieu without giving up bankruptcy protection

If you were discharged already from the bankruptcy, and the mortgage company is asking for a deed in lieu, this will not obligate you for any new...

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