it may be hard to find a pro bono divorce attorney. However, some attorneys offer unbundled services. Unbundling services allows the client to...

Can I buy a car prior to filing Chapter 7 when my current car is collateral on a loan and will likely be repossessed? Read all.

To fully answer your question, I would need more information. Here's an oversimplified answer: The car you have now could possibly be redeemed...

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I would call the court clerk's office to find out the status of the case. If the case has been dismissed by the lender, then you are not required...

I am working with a couple in TN, who is in a chapter 13 for about 8 months. Can they with the court's approval buy a house?

In the Eastern District of Tennessee the Debtor can file a Motion to Incur New Debt that's lists the terms of the purchase. As long as the...

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Can I reopen dismissed bankruptcy case after 3 years?

In the Eastern District of Tennessee, a case would not likely be reopened to file the personal financial management certificate after 3 years. I...

Can a husband and wife use two different state or federal exemption lists when filing a joint bankruptcy?

No. According to 11 USC 522, if a case is filed jointly, then one debtor cannot exempt property under one jurisdiction's exemptions and the other...

We received a judgment in our favor for wage garnishment. But they filed for bankruptcy afterward. What's our next step?

I would recommend that you retain an attorney to go over your options. The automatic stay goes into effect immediately upon the filing of the...

My Chapter 7 was discharged in July 2015 and my dad is wanting to put his home in my name because he is sick. Can I do this?

Absolutely. The lookback period of 180 days from the date of the filing of the case only applies to inheritances in TN. However, your dad may...

What kind of attorney would help with this issue?

Unless you got a Deed of Trust signed by the Debtors, the debt is unsecured. A Deed of Trust is a instrument that creates a mortgage on real...

Unfortunately, Tennesse doesn't have a statute that prohibits such behavior. Some divorce decrees with have a clause that deals with situations...