Please review this with an attorney before taking any action. The liquidation of assets prior to filing will be strictly scrutinized by the...

Question about chapter 13 bankruptcy distribution

You need to review this with your Chapter 13 attorney. The plan document will specify the treatment of your non-exempt assets after confirmation,...

If I file Chapter 13 and I have a cosigner on a car loan can my cosigner be sued later?

To protect the cosigner, we have the plan specify for a full payment of the claim, no reduction in interest or principal.

Are Tax Returns Privileged?

In some contexts, the tax returns are confidential. However, I think if you look at the court rules in question, this is completely normal, as the...

Do I have grounds for a countersuit against collection suit?

If they are suing you, then the debt validation does not apply. However, you do have rights in discovery to obtain information. The statements...

I have student loans. What happens to them in a Chapter 13 if they are not paid?

In some jurisdictions, ND Ohio is one, you can specify a plan treatment of the student loan debt as "long term debt" to be paid outside of the...

If I need to pay attorneys fees for an emergency is it wise to get a loan?

It depends. If you are thinking about getting a payday loan, for example, to file bankruptcy, then you may be inviting problems with getting that...

What should I do if I recieve a summons at the job place? How should I handle the situation?

Remember that collectors are paid based upon getting you to pay. They know that if they instill enough fear in your, then you will pay. If you...

What is the statute of limitations on a judgment won in a debit/contract case.

The statute of limitations is out of the picture. It could have been a defense for the car dealership in the lawsuit you won, but apparently they...

Asking a judge to review payments made

If you lost the motion to vacate the judgment, it's all over. You owe the amount stated in the judgment and the Judge could care less about your...