I received an Order For Oral Hearing(Texas). A collection agency (Plaintiff) has requested a Motion for Summary Judgement.

Is their a legal aid society in your area? They are normally quite skilled in defeating debt collection lawsuits. Also you should consider if you...

My son shoplifted at a Walmart and left the store without getting stopped.

The prosecutor has discretion to pursue a criminal charge, or not pursue a criminal charge, as they see fit. So, yes, so long as the statute of...

Schedule C - Property Claimed As Exempt

You need to disclose all of your personal property in Schedule B. Then you need to be very familiar with your states exemption laws. This is...

Can my college transcripts be released to a new college if I file Chapter 7

Student loans can either be public or private, but to my knowledge the University of Arizona is not a financial institution which makes student...

I am not sure that this a legal question. It is an indication that the case is open, as opposed to closed, dismissed, on appeal, or whatever. So...

I received a summons. What steps should I take?

I am not licensed in your state, only Ohio. Here in this state, the statute of limitations is four years on a retail installment sales contract. ...

Do I need to file Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy should be your last resort if you overwhelmed by debt and have no other options. In your question, you state that you did not borrow...

What legal options do I have against what I consider harassing/threatening phone calls?

You have the right to be free from harassing phone calls from debt collectors. You may in fact have rights under two (2) separate Federal...

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In my 3rd year of a Chapter 13. Have not missed any payments. about a year to go, 100% repayment plan. Second Mortgage went up

You need to review all of this with your attorney. Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings are too complex for just about any consumer. In the Chapter 13...

Can I enter into separation agreement while I am pending a chapter 13 dismissal? Is the separation agreement valid or invalid?

The Chapter 13 portion of this question is governed by federal law, although the ability of the spouse to challenge the separation agreement is...