I have a private student loan that defaulted. It has nearly increased by 120%. What can I do?

Private student loans will not appear on your NSLDS report. That report will only show Federal Loans. Only Federal Loans are subject to IBR. That...

Can I re file for a Bankruptcy ?

There is no prohibition to re-file a case unless the dismissal order clearly indicated that there was a bar date to refiling. Typically if you just...

Is filing bankruptcy my next best option for defaulted private loans with cosignor?

I agree with my fellow attorneys in that there is a huge cross over between bankruptcy law and student loan law so you really should seek a...

In a chapter 7 adversary action, how do you add in a non-party defendant? By motion or otherwise?

You need to file an amended complaint, adding additional defendants. You will also have to have a summons issued for the new defendant. Without...

Can I get taken to court for a PayDay loan from 2008/2009 in California?

Advise them the claim is beyond the statute of limitations and that their claim is uneforceable. Advise them to go jump in the lake.

IN a bankruptcy case under chapter 13, how many questions s a party allowed to ask when submitted Requests for Admissions?

Discovery rules are typically set by Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, General Order, or by the specific Judge in the Department. Often times...

What will happen to my sons school loans that my mother consigned for if she dies?

Typically what happens in these situations are the co-signor of the loans is fully responsible for the entire amount of the loan. To formulate a...

That appears to be very reasonable.

Business Tools Exemption Questions for Chapter 7

The claiming of exemptions in a bankruptcy case requires detailed information on all property. I would strongly suggest you seek the advice of...

Zillow home estimate & Bankruptcy

You did not indicate which chapter bankruptcy your are in. Typically a Chapter 7 trustee will not force a sale if there is nothing to gain from it....