The filing of the law suit does not affect your credit report. It is, as you noted, part of the public record. Is it worth pursuing? Malicious...

Am I allowed to lease a car while in a ch 13? A car dealer told me I can only buy a used car when in ch 13.

Of course that is what the car dealer will tell you, they want to get rid of an older car. In my jurisdiction, the Trustee's consent is all that...

Is there a statue of limitations on in Florida for a judgement on drivers licenses ?

You have an alternative to a bankruptcy—going before the judge in the division in which the judgment was entered to have a payment program set up....

Filing fee $185.00 Summons $10.00 Serve process by Sheriff $40.00 Attorneys fees—about $800.00, give or take.

I was going to suggest that you get the court to enter an order transferring the property to you, and actually there is some case law precedents...

When can a counter petition be filed?

Counter-petition is due at time of filing answer. There is a filing fee to file it.

Can a creditor still demand payment?

Yes, you are responsible and liable. As my colleague noted it is date petition was filed that matters, not when a plan is confirmed, that counts.

In small claims court, do I need to provide copies of text messages between myself and the person I am suing in the discovery?

If you are referring to the Pre-Trial Conference, then no, you do not have to print out the text messages. No evidence is taken at the...

Do I have to acknowledge for an inheritance to the IRS?

Income tax returns are for just that--income. An inheritance is not income that you have earned. There may be estate taxes owed and the money...

Fl landlord is using the fact that we were in bankruptcy to not send us notice of intention to impose claim on security deposit?

A very interesting situation. Yes, it does matter that you are in bankruptcy. If this is your first bankruptcy, then while it is pending there is...