I need advice on how to speak with and possibly negotiate with a dept collection agency.

Creditors will negotiate and reduce the amount that must be paid, if the debtor can pay the settlement amount in one lump sum payment. An...

What does a Bankruptcy order look like? How many digits?

Mr. Granvold is correct about the case number with the judges initials. I will add that if the judge assigned to your case retires or recuses...

Almost all, if not all credit unions, will not allow any member to remain a member of the credit union if the credit union takes a loss on any...

II filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy 2 days ago and got an inheritance check today of $25,000. Can I set up a spendthrift trust now

The requirements that would create a spendthrift trust will depend upon Florida law. However, one of the points that must be met in every state is...

Illinois appears to have a very small homestead exemption limit, which is $15,000 for an individual and $30,000 for a married couple if the home is...

Landlord extortion?

You gave us some very limited facts, but no question. I am guessing that you want to know if you can force the landlord to sell to you at this...

We had a similar problem back in the 1980s until employers were educated about the automatic stay, but have not had a similar problem in a long...

Looking for Fillable form MOR-1 and IR-1 Bankruptcy Forms Any link /Reference to web Site or Software which has these forms.

If you are trying to handle a chapter 11 case pro se, you are making a huge mistake. For some reason, the Avvo computer selected Chapter 13 as the...

What happens if you file a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, your attorney did not file a reaffirmation agreement.

If the car loan will not be paid off within the term of the plan and your plan provides for payment of the loan direct by you, the amount that...

Are child support overages I am bring forced to pay ex husband ( I really do not owe it) dischargeable in bankruptcy?

What you are asking is whether you can discharge the obligation to repay the excess amount of child support you were paid by your ex-husband. I...