How to respond to a foreclosure summons as a tenant/

A non-lawyer is not expected to answer a complaint in an exact, proper way. Thus, writing N/A to each item is not required. The case heading at the...

Due to my husbands layoff in 2009, I had a short sale done in FL. It was done Nov-10 & they didn't provide a waiver letter.

It doesn't sound like they are coming after you, but you really won't know until the 5 year statute of limitations runs. If you have other...

It has been over 5 months since motion for default was entered in the court for the property which I am renting.

It can be a really, really long time. We are seeing some people stay in houses rent-free, mortgage-free for 24 months. It just depends on how...

In a chapter 13 when will the plan confirmation hearing take place?

In my district, cases are usually confirmed about 6 months from the date of filing. Check with your bankruptcy attorney or you can call the...

Please help!! is it true that i can't file chapter 7 nor 13 if i have the following scenarios

Don't listen to the legal advice of a non-lawyer who is engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. Rather, seek the advice of a competent,...

How quickly do I need to file a motion to avoid a lien in Chapter 13?

Generally one needs to have their home appraised to prove what the value is on the date they filed their bankruptcy case. Then evidence of how much...

Will court take money?Do you have to report it?

You really need to discuss this with your attorney. In my district, we would absolutely have to report this. This is considered a "windfall" and...

Yes, people can exit Ch. 13 early. I have one client who is getting her Ch. 13 Plan confirmed in month 6 and finishing her plan the same month. ...

I have unpaid credit card bills that I have not paid or responded to in more than 4 yrs. How would statute of limitations help?

You don't indicate what field you work in, but it is rare for a bankruptcy to affect your ability to get a job. If it was a problem, then millions...

DCS collection agency has been garnishing my wages for two yrs, now all of a sudden they garnished my tax return. Is this legal?

Tax Returns can be garnished in different situations. You don't say what the debt was for, but it is possible that a bankruptcy case could help...