What are ways that creditors violate the automatic stay in bankruptcy cases? What can be done to them if they do?

You should review this with your attorney. It would also be helpful to know what it was that you think violated the stay. Basically, the...

Is my wife that moved out 2 years ago responsible for half the debt we made when we were together?

You will need to review this with your attorney prior to filing. Here in Ohio, the fact that you are married does not change the fact that the...

Should I file bankruptcy before or after tax season?

You need to sit down with an attorney in your area to review this. Here in Ohio, certain types of income tax refunds are exempt and therefore not...

I wrote a 5000 check for a down payment on a used car the check was returned

If they prosecute you, they have to provide you with a specific statutory notice of the fact that the check was dis honored. So if that has not...

I want to know what it takes to live to be 100. But to answer your question , your attorney must know about any potential inheritance. When you...

Bankruptcy question

Mr. Caldwell is correct about perfecting your rights with a timely filed proof of claim. But there is a world of difference between dismissing...

If i filed for bankruptcy, was discharged but now have a judgment against me after i was discharged debt was prior to it am i ok

You will need to review this with your attorney. The key is whether this was an asset versus no asset case. If the former, it was discharged even...

I want to file Chapter 7. I am certain the IRS debt will be discharged but how can I get the lien lifted?

I would not be so certain that the IRS debt is dischargeable. The rules for discharging tax debts are fairly complex. You should revise this with...

Should I file bankruptcy before or after divorce? chapter 7

Please contact an attorney in your area and review this important decision. Normally the prevailing thought is to do the bankruptcy first. That...

What are some reasons a chapter 13 wouldn't be reinstated???

Well it would be helpful to know why it was dismissed in the first place. Let's say, lack of funding. If the debtor is able to tender funds to...