What am I legally obligated to pay on any of my husband's credit cards or medical bills? He passed away and there is no will.

Because Arizona is a Community Property state, if your husband entered into the debt during the marriage and not before you got married, or charged...

Hello, I filed Chap 13, 1 year ago to stop a foreclosure. If I do not want the home can I change to a chap 7?

If you qualify to be in a Chapter 7 (little enough income and no prior Chapter 7 within the 8 years), the answer is probably yes. Of course, this...

Filing Bankruptcy

Since you are married, you can file either separately or together. If you both want to file, then even if you are separating or divorcing, or just...

Co signer on a RV loan with ex in AZ. Divorce decree awarded him the RV and financial responsibility of it.

As co-signers, the creditor can look to either one of you, or both, to satisfy the debt. Unfortunately, this means that when he files for...

Can I sue someone for writing me a personal check that bounced?

You could sue, but a better choice would be to contact the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and talk to the bad check department. They may handle...

Can a large paycheck be an issue in a chapter 7 bankruptcy? I received one lump sum check, my balance of contract for 11-12 yr.

The Court/Trustee is not going to look at it as odd. The bigger problem is the impact on the means test. If you have already filed, there is no...

If I am in the middle of filing chapter 7 bankruptcy and am in the middle of a move. Is it ok to buy appliances and furnishings?

As long as the value of your assets will still be less than your exemptions, there is no specific amount you should spend. One caution I would...

Can a debt collector issue a warrant for my arrest?

The collection agency cannot issue a warrant itself, but it is possible to get a civil arrest warrant issued. But first the company would have to...

Can credit card companies put a hold on funds from social security or civil service pensions?

No. Both are protected.

The statute you are referring to is actually ARS 44-5002. This statute states that "For the purposes of this chapter, "business day" does not...