The answers given by my colleagues spell it out pretty well. Tax refunds are treated differently by each Trustee in each district and division of...

Can you help me understand my options for recouping any funds I have already paid and will pay in the future? Thank you.

I would return to the domestic relations court and seek a show cause order or move to have her held in contempt for failure to abide by the court's...

Do I need to have an attorney involved, as they say they will take me to a collection agency?

If this "fake" credit collector has entered this debt on your credit report I would also write a letter to the credit reporting agencies to explain...

Can I file a Ch 7 bankruptcy under these circumstances? If not, what direction should I head in? Thank you in advance.

All my colleagues have provided good answers, but I would add one item. Often times when a homeowner attempts to modify the loan with the mortgage...

I agree with Mr. Steingraber that you should address this question to your attorney. There are too many variables to consider if this is an option...

How to I find out if this was discharged or not?

I agree with my esteemed colleague. The debt appears to be discharged because it is not a student loan but rather an attempt by the college to...

What does Form 1099-C entitle as far as a student loan?

A 1099-C is issued by a lender when they forgive all or part of the debt owed to them. The 1099-C informs you, and the IRS, that you received this...

Being Evicted but never signed a lease.

Whether you are under a written lease or not, the landlord has a right to evict you for non-payment of rent, however, the landlord MUST follow the...

I am facing foreclosure. If I file for bankruptcy would this help? Is this a viable option?

A bankruptcy would allow you to make the outstanding arrearages payments over a period of 3 to 5 years, plus possibly lower your car payments...

Can I break our apartment lease if the landlord neglects the upkeep of the apartment?

I agree with Mr. Holloway. I would also recommend that if he does not address the problems after you have provided him of written notice of the...