Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Had 2 very small businesses & I've had a job for over a year now.

The Bankruptcy Code requires that you provide your last 2 years tax returns. However, beyond that, it also imposes a kind of general duty on you...

Can I sue someone for more than 5,000? I am the victim of a scam.

It's difficult to give a definite answer without all the facts. Of course you can sue someone based on the basic situation you have, though you...

I have a home in foreclosure. I make $80,000 a year and have no other debts. Can I surrender the house in a Ch. 7?

Yes, you can surrender the house in a Chapter 7, if you qualify for that Chapter. Not only would the bank not be able to seek any deficiency from...

A judgment does not attach to your homestead property, whether you own it all, or only a 1/3 interest. So the judgment holder cannot force a sale. ...

When may I file bankruptcy again?

You can file 8 years from when a prior Chapter 7 was filed (May 13, 2016). There may be steps a bankruptcy attorney can take prior to that date to...

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I went to an attorney to file ch 7 bankruptcy. I was told that I could add my student loans, the attorney said no I can't.

Student Loans should be "listed" be won't be eliminated by bankruptcy, unless you bring a separate action trying to have the court determine if...

Does bankruptcy cover medical bills?

Yes, bankruptcy covers medical bills.

Person Injury settlement

The proceeds of a settlement from an auto accident are NOT exempt (unless it was strictly a workers' compensation case). You should not file...

I agree that you should seek the advice of the attorney that will be filing the case for you. Having said that, though, it sounds like you should...

Minor son received collections notice in his name for 10-year-old medical claim we never received a bill on. Next steps?

I'm not sure there's ever a good reason to contact a collection agency - they have only one goal in mind, to get money. The company often doesn't...