My Grandpa cosigned on a car loan for me and is now filing bankruptcy. Can he claim my car also?

Your grandfather's bankruptcy case may result in the discharge of his obligation under the loan, but will not free you from your obligations under...

Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 7015 makes Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15 applicable to adversary proceedings. Federal Rule of Civil...

My roomates friend stole my snowboard and is telling me i have to pay him 250 to get it back but i know him nothing

Your options are to seek civil and/or criminal remedies. You could sue the person for conversion of your property. While he may not have known it...

Is there a maximum amount that one can recoup from a defaulted promissory note in the state of New York?

Each of the state courts in New York has a different jurisdictional limit. Usually local courts, like district and town courts, will handle cases...

I own my car free and clear, but I need to file for bankruptcy protection due to a deficiency judgement from a foreclosure.

Your car is an asset that may be subject to liquidation in a Chapter 7 case. While part of the value may be protected under an applicable...

I filed for bankruptcy in the 1998.

Let me give you a cautionary answer, rather than a legal one. If the landlord later learns of this, he may claim you fraudulently induced him to...

How do I determine the applicable state for Credit Card Statute of Limitations?

You seem to be on the right track in that you are wondering if you should measure the statute of limitations from the date of your default in...

If a woman creates credit card debt before getting married is her husband responsible for the debt after they are married.

Generally, a person is not liable for the debts of his or her spouse, unless he or she agreed to be jointly liable for that the debt. For example,...

In the event one or the other needs to occur which would be better..... bankruptcy or forecloser??

A foreclosure action will likely be commenced without you taking any further steps. On the other hand a voluntary bankruptcy filing would require...

In New York can a spouse be held responsible for other spouses unsecured debt if they are not credit card holder?

Generally, a person is not liable for the debts of his or her spouse, unless he or she agreed to be jointly liable for that the debt. For example,...