What are the short and long term effects of bankruptcy 7 in ca? I have credit card debt, student loan and new medical bills.

Creditors all decide for themselves, based on your credit score and history, if they want to lend to you. That said, the general rule for...

CAN MY EX BE HELD RESPOSIBLE FOR NOT KEEP UP ON HOUSE PAYMENT?

If she violated the Divorce decree, you should be able to sue her in divorce court. Very truly yours, Dean D. Paolucci, Attorney...

Should I short sale, deed in lieu, or bankruptcy?

It depends if you want to keep your home. If not, do one of your options, with deed in lieu probably being the kindest option. Deed in lieu will...

Can someone please explain bankruptcy wildcard exemptions in Ohio? How much and can I exempt the $20k+ toward any type property?

No, you cannot exempt the $16k in the bank account. The "cash" exemption in Ohio is $400; and the "wildcard" is $1150. The $21k exemption you...

If i lost my job and i had a judment against me and im collecting unemployment can the take money from my unemployment check.

I might also cash the UE benefits out instead of leaving them in a bank account. I've seen accounts get frozen, and although your UE benefits may...

Can a collection agency take my car for a judgment against me?.

I believe they could try, but as the lawyer above points out, there are state exemptions that could protect the vehicle if you show up and claim...

I have a cash advance collection comp. saying there sending me a summons , they called me at work and left a message at my home

You have some options here... If you cannot pay the debt, perhaps a bankruptcy is in order, which would then just wipe the debt out? Or you can...

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Bad debt no longer showing on my credit report -- anything else to worry about?

I agree with attorney Bunce above... The debts could still come back if the Statute of Limitations has not tolled. The safest bet may be to...

Regarding bankruptcy and the IRS

If it's "cancelled", then you do not owe it and it would not go against the cap. If you still owe it, then it would go against the cap. I'd call...

Spouse file bankruptcy chapter 7 after other spouse filed 3 years ago. what effect

I concur with all of the above, her individual filing should not affect your case, and vice-versa. Good Luck to you!