My husband is leaving. We are in a chapter 13 bankruptcy. What are my rights?

There are numerous possibilities that could happen in your bankruptcy case, depending upon each of your needs and the income and expense of each...

Timing of Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy during foreclosure

If you plan to file a bankruptcy any way, then filing before the entry of the final judgment will stop the proceeding temporarily. When you file,...

Can a creditor report a $0 account balance to the CRA's, then put a balance a year later?

The creditor is entitled to furnish information to the credit bureau about your debt to the creditor, provided that information is truthful and...

Will probably have to file for Bankruptcy Chapter 7, due to credit card bills.

There are two code sections in the Chapter 13 Code that establish reasons that trustee approval is required to borrow funds while in an active...

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Are HELOCs/Second Mortgages still being "stripped" in Bankruptcy CH. 7 in the Southern District Courts?

Mr. Brewer is right. However, the majority of bankruptcy lawyers did not believe that the Supreme Court would make the ruling that it did in a...

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Do I need a bankruptcy lawyer to help me recover money that was take from a legal order lts?

Because you live in Connecticut, you possibly could recover the $5,000.00. I am not licensed in CT, but it appears that CT allows you to use...

Do I need a lawyer regarding my ex husband filing for bankruptcy?

Provided you continue to pay the loan that is secured by the car, you will be able to retain the car. The problem you have is that the debt that...

I had a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharged in 2010. Can I apply for a chapter 13 bankruptcy now?

All 3 of the answers given have accurate information. One thing that you need to remember though is that you cannot convert to a chapter 7 at any...

I need help filling out garnishment papers, can I charge him interest?

If you know where he works or banks, you should be able to garnish his employer or his bank account. A creditor can issue a writ of garnishment...

Can a judgement be put against me for a medical bill that is 7 years old?

I agree with other responses have stated about a defense to collection if the debt is barred by the statute of limitations. However, since the...