Filing for relief under the bankruptcy code will stop the eviction temporarily provided an order authorizing your landlord to take possession of...

If you write a will that says that a person cannot inherit property if they filed chapter seven bankruptcy

Mr. Baker gave an excellent answer to your question. I would like to add that the use of the spendthrift trust protects the corpus of the trust...

Can a collector take my fed tax return if there is a judgment?

Federal income tax refunds can be garnished, but only in cases of past-due child support or debts owed to federal or state governments. Federal...

If I was the target of a scam and lost my business and filed chapter 7 what should I do?

If the company that filed for relief under chapter 7 is a corporation, an LLC or a partnership, the company will not receive a discharge in the...

In 2012 my chapter 7 was discharged but 2 years later I was sued and payed $29,000. Is there any recourse for me to get back the

Did you do all of this without consulting with an experienced bankruptcy attorney? If your bankruptcy was what is called a no asset case, the...

I just settled my WC claim and just informed my bankruptcy lawyer through vmail.Can my trustee take my settlement for chap.13?

Even in some states where 100% of worker's comp benefits are exempt the trustee seeks the use of some of the settlement proceeds to use to pay...

What does DISMISSED For Lack Prosecution Without Prejudice mean and it pertains to a bankruptcy and chapters 13 and 7

Typically, a motion, objection or a complaint are dismissed for lack of prosecution, which means that the movant in the motion or objection or the...

Can I file for bankruptcy if I have a judgement against me that I cannot afford to pay. ?

As others have stated, one of the ways to get your DL back is to file for relief under the bankruptcy code and pay the nominal fee charged by the...

Is a promissory note valid if it is singed well after the funds were given?

The debt should be dischargeable in a chapter 7 or a chapter 13 case. The best way to answer your question is to take advantage of a free...

Since restitution is part of a court order in a criminal proceeding, and § 362(b)(1) states that criminal proceedings are excepted from the...