Chapter 7 discharged 2 years ago, included home in NY. Bank of America has yet to foreclose. Suggest deed in lieu?

Think about this: if you did not reaffirm the mortgage in the bankruptcy, you can not have a deficiency entered against you--your obligation to...

Will I lose my home if I file Bankruptcy without my husband?

Thank you for providing more detail to your question. You will not lose the home, since the value is less than $125,000.00. Your ability to...

I am filing chapter 7 bankruptcy next month. I owe a good bit of money for taxes due tomorrow. Am I obligated to pay

I agree with one of my colleague's responses that if the reason you are considering filing a BKC is to avoid having to pay your taxes for 2011, you...

If I file chapter 7 bankrupcy can I include my primary residence that is in foreclosure in the bankrupcy?

At the risk of starting World War III, I am going to disagree with Ms. Golant's typically detailed and accurate response in one respect--I do not...

I live in florida, can I file Chapter 7 without my husband?

Let me supplement my colleagues' answers, both of which are excellent. When a bankruptcy is filed, a bankruptcy estate is created by law,...

What does the Florida law say about how long I have to vacate my home after being verbally asked to leave?

Mr. Rafter's answer is generally right on, but I think that 4-8 weeks may be overly optimistic. I advise my clients that the process will...

I've been asked to give a deposition in a lawsuit. What rules govern the questions that can be asked?

The Plaintiff has the right to make it a video taped proceeding, but can not spring it upon you, the notice of deposition must specify that the...

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Supporting documents for a claim of exemption and request for hearing pleading?

Ms. Norman's approach might work if the Plaintiff's attorney were as concerned with "doing the right thing" as she and I and you might want them to...

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Can i include an affidavit from my dependent with my claim of exemption pleading and my own affidavit?

My colleagues are correct that in a garnishment proceeding that you might want to also file an affidavit from the dependent. But, lets take a...

Writ of garnishment was issued but was not provided notice within 5 days. i can also claim head of family exemption

Section 77.041 requires the Plaintiff to provide notice within 5 days of the issue of the writ or 3 days after service of the writ, whichever is...