How does a chapter 7 protect me in a foreclosure?

My colleagues have all given excellent advice. However every case is different, so it is very important that you speak with a local attorney...

What are the statue of limitations on a lawsuit?

It depends on what they alleged as the cause of action. If for example they are suing on the promissory note, that cause often has only a five year...

My nephew stole alot of money from me. I was unable to pay a credit card. All I own is 1 car. Can they take it if they sue?

Most likely no, unless the car secures the credit card or vice versa. If it gets to the point of judgment we do often see that a creditor will...

What does this mean for me? I filed an exemption as head of household because I provide for a dependent Down Syndrome 31 YO.

If you properly filed and served a notice that you are claiming the exemption for head of household, you need to contact the clerk or judicial...

I need a new vehicle, now, but will be filing bankruptcy 13 in the next six months will I be able to keep the vehicle ?

A chapter 13 is not a liquidation form of bankruptcy so in most cases you can keep the car. Things to consider include how much debt you have, how...

There could be several different statutes of limitations in play. The most common ones are four to five years, depending on the claims in the...

If I sell my home, can the check be made out only to me, and not include my husbands name at all?

This largely depends on whether you, for example, refinanced to include your new husband's name on the note or mortgage. If the deed only has your...

Continuing Writ of Garnishment in FL

The answer very likely depends on what exactly was included in the final judgment toward which you are paying. Usually the writ applies to the...

Old Credit Card Debt

This debt may be time barred, depending on several different factors including the date of charge-off, the date of default, the last date of...

Can my disability be garnished by the bank in Florida

Depending on the type of disability you receive, you may be entitled to claim an exemption. The credit card company must first go through all of...