When my tenant move out after he filed chapter 7, can I file for the cost of repair for damages he does to the house?

If the damages occur after the tenant filed his bankruptcy case, then the claim against the tenant would be for a post petition act of the debtor...

My tenant filed chapter 7, but did not include my lease in his filing. now he stopped paying the rent, can I evict him?

Mr. Nolan is right. You need to contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney before you act. If you take action against the tenant and those...

How are pension funds treated Chapter 7 TN bankruptcy? Are pension funds protected from creditors for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

There are multiple Tennessee and federal exemption statutes that should exempt the funds. In most pension funds, you have no ability to take out...

There are circuit court opinions that state that the funds owed to a university that is based upon non payment of tuition and other obligations...

Can I sue my attorney for a reimbursement? I didn't receive what I paid for due to his negligence?

Yes, you can sue. Based upon the facts that you stated and the fact that the Alabama Bar Association suspended his license, you have an excellent...

I am 500.000 plus in debt with medical bills.But how much to have an Attorney take my Bankruptcy case?

Ms. Devine's reply is accurate. You can use the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" link at the top of this page to search for an experienced bankruptcy...

I filed bankruptcy in 2013 discharged in 2014. I listed my car in the bankruptcy but didn't reaffirm the loan.

Mr. Young is right on point. The only downside to not reaffirming in this instance is the fact that the payments that you made in the last year...

Bankruptcy questions

Every debt that you owe must be a part of your bankruptcy as you are required to list all of your debts and all of your assets. You do not get to...

The trustee is entitled to take the non-exempt assets that you own or that you have an equitable interest in on the date of the bankruptcy...

Question re: filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy & anticipating a getting a job offer (currently unemployed & separated from spouse)

The amount that you will earn at the new job is the factor that could make a difference. A few years ago, a member of my firm met with a doctor...