Landlord informed eviction documents to be received today and I filed Chapter 7 2mons ago.. Does automatic stay apply?

The automatic stay protects you from any pre-petition creditor taking any action to collect a debt or obtain property of the estate. Your lease is...

Am I legally responsible for my ex-fiance's loan debt he occurred for the wedding he cancelled?

Unless you agreed, in advance, you cannot be saddled with the liability after the fact. He should have at least had the party and invited his...

What happens next when I have nothing for IRS to garnish?

Well, they can't tie you to the railroad tracks, so I guess they will suspend collection until you win the lottery.

Without a written power of attorney, it is not permitted to sign a tax return on some else's behalf. You have only been damaged if taxes are owed....

A friend gave me two fraudulent checks worth $1,385 and he won’t give me the money owed now. What do I do?

There is a Florida Statute on passing bad checks. Florida Statute 832.05. You can review it here,...

How should I handle my grandmother being sued for car repossession deficiency?

I do not hear any grounds for personal liability. I also do not hear any basis for service at your residence being good service. If she has no...

What is the source for paying off decedent's separate debts (and the sequence for doing so)?

Moving to Probate where an experienced attorney in NV can explain the nuances of community property and related debt. 'Tis a mystery to those of us...

You are asking whether you can incur additional debt while you are in Chapter 13. The answer is yes, with court approval. This transaction...

Can a chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee bill your estate over 50 % in administrative costs? Isn’t there a cap on reasonable fees?

There is a cap on the Trustee's commission. There is no cap on the fees and costs of the Trustee's professionals. If you filed this bankruptcy...

How do I get my refund from a company in Australia that failed to tell me a product wont work for me in the U.S?

You've been scammed. If you used a credit card, contest the charge. Otherwise, good luck getting a judgment and collecting in Australia.