If I have an appeal pending on a civil case and the defendant in the case files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, doI need to ask

The automatic stay precludes any " . . . action or proceeding against the debtor that was or could have been commenced before the commencement of...

If you filed a chapter 7, you discharged the debt but not the lien on the RV. Thus, you cannot get a clear title without paying off the amount of...

Bankruptcy - my attorney had a clause in his retianer that i would still owe him even if i file bankruptcy

If the ability to discharge debt could be prevented by placing language in a contract or promissory note language that states that the debt or...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Can a divorce jusgement for me to pay me ex husband be dismissed. It not alimony or child support.

Section 523(a)(5) applies to debt created in the divorce that is considered a domestic support obligation (DSO), such as child support, alimony or...

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?

As I understand the question, your dad filed the bankruptcy and you have not filed a bankruptcy petition. If you father's case has been discharged...

James gave you an excellent answer. The only thing I would add as to how this can happen is that in most jurisdictions, the plan must be filed...

What type of attorney do I need if my bankruptcy rights are being violated by a large bank?

Most of the attorneys that answer questions in this form recommend to their clients not to reaffirm any debt that they can keep simply by paying...

Where do I get my case number after I have completed all the paper work for my Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

When attorney's file online, we receive a return receipt from the bankruptcy court in the form of a pdf document that has our client's name, case...

Is a Bankruptcy Lawyer what I need?

With the limited amount of facts there is no way to know what is your best option. Below are some of the factors that need to be considered when...

Louisiana Bankruptcy Laws

Some of the factors that must be considered by an experienced bankruptcy attorney are: 1) total amount of unsecured debt such as credit card...