Refiling a revoked Chapter 7

Generally, under the 2005 amendments to the bankruptcy laws, you must now wait eight years before you can file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7...

The creditor has likely sought relied under 11 U.S.C. 362(d)(1), which provides that upon appropriate notice and a showing of cause, which showing...

Filling Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is considered a liqudation proceeding by which the debtor's assets that are not subject to exemptions (if she or he has any)...

Should I reply to a civil summons for a complaint as a cosigner of a repossessed vehicle?

Be aware that the failure to timely answer a lawsuit could result in the entry of a default judgment against you. With respect ot the foreclosure...

What are my legal options for obtaining repayment of a personal loan to a friend in the amount of 3,500.00 (Jan 08)?

You could sue her in small claims court, provided that the $3,500.00 is within the limit of your small claims court's jurisdiction. Most small...

Employee Rights

Since my prior post, a colleague who specializes in employment law has confirmed what Mr. Sprang said above. That colleague also noted the most...

Employee Rights

Generally, the enforceability of a non-compete clause will depend on the duration and geographic scope. One or two year durations are pretty...

Loan between two individuals

Sometimes is serves as a form of "collateral" in the context of a settlement. For example, where the parties resolve a dispute through a...

Filed Ch. 7, how can I save my home when I'm a year behind in payments?

As a Chapter 7 debtor, subject to certain exemptions, your personal and real property became property of your bankruptcy estate once you filed for...

How does the Statute of limitations apply if I've moved states?

I should note up front that I am not familiar with the laws in either state. I suspect the law of the state in which the action was commenced...