When a document reads it will remain in effect with a start date and end date, does the subject matter revert at the expiration

Sounds to me like the lease terminated at the end of 2017, and that you are now a month to month tenant. However, the only way an attorney could...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy - must disclose to a new creditor?

If a debtor completes a loan application and is asked if he/she has filed a bankruptcy petition in the past 10 years and that person answers that...

The Mississippi constitution has a provision that prohibits incarcerating anyone for nonpayment of a debt. Thus, the answer is know. However, if...

If you are called to a debitor exam is there a lean automatically placed on your property and or accounts ?

Ms. Drain gave you a great answer. I will add that once the attorney finds out where you work, he/she will seek to garnish the allowable amount...

Can I file small court case for 10K in CA for business case?

You may be better served by retaining a collections attorney that will take the case on a contingent fee basis. If the company is in bad shape,...

Should I file law suit to try to get paid from design client 5k?

In most instances, a loan made by a bank to a business debtor requires the debtor to sign a mortgage or deed of trust on real property collateral...

What approved expenses can I spend my tax refund on before filing bankruptcy ?

I basically agree with Mr. Demers, but would add that if you file under a chapter 7, you can pay back friends and relatives after the case is filed...

Why can my mortgage co take my fire ins settlement?

The larger check is for repairs to your home and your mortgage company will require that you make the repairs. Each mortgage company has a method...

My boyfriend just totalled my car which is under chapter 13 bankruptcy and my insurance had just expired. What do I need to do?

The key factor that you left out is whether the other driver that hit and run can be found and whether that driver can be found. Your fact pattern...

If I file for bankruptcy will my spouse be effected if we have never filed taxes together

Since you live in a community property state, that issue can be more complex than in a common law state. However, I agree fully with Mr. Primus. ...