Section 523(a)(7) is the section that makes fines non-dischargeable in a chapter 7. In a chapter 13, certain fines are dischargeable. Under §...

Should I file for bankruptcy?

With the limited information that you are able to share in this forum, there is no way that we can tell you yes, absolutely you should file for...

For the past 6 months the Sba put a wage garnishment against me but before that I gave them a break down of everything I owed

Probably the only way to stop the garnishment is to file a petition for relief under the bankruptcy code. If you make an offer to settle the...

I filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in March 2009. Want to find out when can I file for chapter 7 again.

If a debtor filed a prior bankruptcy and received a discharge in that bankruptcy case, then the limitation on filing is from filing date. A...

If I file bankruptcy in MA will my pension benefits be affected?

If you cannot cash in the pension or give a creditor a lien on the pension, then the bankruptcy trustee cannot seize the pension either. As Ms....

Bankruptcy

Mr. Solomon is right about chapter 7, your homestead and the second mortgage. You may be able to get relief from the second mortgage by filing a...

Can I take ownership of the home next door because it sits on the property I recently purchased?

The answer is probably no. If people have been living in that house for 15 years, then the current owner is probably the owner under the adverse...

How do you stop 3 wage garnishments on your paycheck?

Generally, if an individual hast 3 creditors lined up in the garnishment line, there are other creditors out there that will be filing suit in the...

If my father gives me land for me to build a home and me and my wife get divorced, can she take my father's land that he gave me

I believe that this a question for divorce lawyers more than real estate lawyers. I changed the practice area, but if I am wrong, someone can...

Can the parents of a person be liable for their children debt because there still minor?

Some states have laws that require the parents to be responsible for some debts of their children such as reasonable and necessary medical...