If we filed bankruptcy chapter 13 march of 2011 how soon can we file chapter 7? I've been ill and have several medical bills?

Consider that you can file for Chapter 13 right now. The obligation to IRS is a priority unsecured claim that would be paid first before any other...

Unlikely. You would have to have court approval. The trustee will probably object. There is no compelling reason for the court to allow the...

Can I be sued if I take back a car for which i cosigned a loan if the other party defaults on the loan payments?

if your name is on the title, then you have the right to take possession of the vehicle. If your name is not on the title, then you don't. Simple...

My median income is well below the State of NJ. Why is my attorney suggestion Chapter 13 instead of Chapter 7?

Both my colleagues' responses are spot on, especially where you need to get an explanation from the attorney who has already been working with the...

How can I protect myself from a deficiency judgment ?

As Ms. Golant indicated, there is no clear cut best thing to be done. So much is based on a multiple of circumstances, and it will take a...

Need legal advice regarding the below debt.

If your credit is bad to terrible then a bankruptcy MAY be serve the fuel purpose of stopping the law suit and getting you a clear slate ad it...

Ex wife's response to modification of alimony did not present a defense. What should I do?

The responding party's obligation is to respond to the allegations. What is admitted in the Answer does not have to be proven. What is denied...

Can a bank foreclose on my house on a equality line a credit?

If you look at the paperwork you signed it will give the owner of the account the right to foreclose if payment is not made. A HELOC is a lien on...

When can I stop paying child support in Florida?

I can appreciate your frustration leading to your desire to not pay more than what the law requires. I am going to disagree with my colleague...

What if the tenant never picks up the certified mail on imposing a claim?

Sooner or later the postal service will return the envelope as "Unclaimed". You will have fulfilled your obligation to send the notice.