What are my options with an out-of-state garnishment?

Alex McClure nailed it. This is as confusing as any law school hypothetical. I have always had clients avoid being in this situation by using...

How do I file for Bankruptcy ?

Bankruptcy is a process which resolves outstanding debts, of which you seem to have many in number but not a large amount of dollars. Bankruptcy...

How are Appraisers hired in the Federal Bankruptcy Court System?

For an appraiser to get paid from the bankruptcy estate the Trustee must first file an application for authorization to employ the appraiser, which...

Fl Hardest Hit?

The answer is, as usual, "it depends..." It depends upon which chapter you choose (7 or 13), the value of the property, the amount of the first...

Can you get unsecured credit cards while in Ch. 13 bankruptcy in state of Florida?

It is theoretically possible to get unsecured credit cards while you are in Ch 13 bankruptcy in any State, Commonwealth, or Territory of the United...

Can payday loans and old checking account be put in to CH 7

As Mr McLure has stated, all debts must be listed. You should consult with your attorney as to whether any particular debts are not dischargeable...

I can only guess that they will give you the money, then you should let your attorney know that you have had unexpected income. Ask him/her what...

Does the bankruptcy trustee need court authorization to employ multiple attorneys for an estate?

The orders authorizing engagement usually say, "attorney and the firm of x" meaning that any attorney working for the firm may do work and bill...

I filed BK 7, I brought 1st mortgage current, the Heloc was a charge off. should I worry a foreclosure from heloc acct ?

Answer to question 1- yes. Answer to question 2, no reason why you can't call and try to get a discount, but the prospects for that are not great,...

Can I include banks,credit, loan accounts that are over a year closed in my bankruptcy?

Your attorney will likely advise you to include all potential creditors in your bankruptcy. There is no penalty for including a creditor which may...