Is it OK to file bankruptcy without an attorney?

Of course you can file a bankruptcy without an attorney. But remember the old adage: A man who represents himself has a fool for a client.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Greed is Good. But that only applies on Wall Street. Not in Bankruptcy. If you have debts a small amount of debt, let's say between $20K to 50K, I...

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Question about a trustee in Chapter 7 selling my foreclosed house under water with pending bank auction.

If you are surrendering your interest in that property, then your bankruptcy estate has an interest in that property. A Trustee steps in your...

Can I open a business after my creditor meeting without it counting as an asset?

I am always very cautious. The purpose of filing a bankruptcy is to get a "fresh start" not a "head start." If you are thinking of becoming a...

If I file for bankruptcy do my tenants that still have to pay me rent

In the Southern District of Florida the answer is: it depends who is the trustee in your Chapter 7 case. One trustee in Broward County demands that...

Can we walk away from our house that was listed in our chapter 7 bankruptcy?

If your debt was discharged in the chapter 7 bk you can walk away and you do not need to worry about a deficiency judgment. The only way the bank...

What does it mean when the debtor filed a claim on my behalf in the amount $87k in the name of mortgage company under the 3004 r

You did not file a claim in the Chapter 13 case so the Debtor did it for you. Now you have to review the claim, and file an amended one if you need...

These are emotionally and trying times. You need to keep calm and use the legal avenues that are available to you to get child support. If you...

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The DOJ said I'm all clear for discharge in my bankruptcy case , how long before its actually entered?

If all issues have been resolved in your case, and the discharge has not yet been entered within a week or two, I usually call the clerk of the...

I am having my wages garnished for defaulted student loans. What can I do to stop the garnishment, Im unable to pay my bills?

I have at least 10 clients in a 5 year chapter 13 plan because either the government or a collection agency is garnishing their wages for defaulted...