Incurred Student loan debt half way into our marriage. Will my spouse be responsible for any part the debt?

Two issues are presented. Your spouse has no legal obligation to the lender unless they had signed the loan. However, the domestic relations...

Can I own my home in Ohio, and file bankruptcy with only Social Security income? My only debt is from credit cards. I don't ha

In addition to what my colleagues already posted, be aware that the exemption (value in the residence that you can protect) increases dramatically...

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I was divorced in July 2011. My ex was ordered to pay me $10,000 for billls he owed me for and also for credit card debt.

Your claim for division of assets is indeed an asset of your Bankruptcy estate. If you have not used your (a)(18) exemption, you can amend...

My husband cosigned a student loan for his niece whom we are now discovering at that same time fraudulently charged $20,000

Unfortunately, your situation is a clear example of the danger which may result from cosigning loans. Your Husband's liability on the student loan...

I have a 20 y/o student loan been paying off and on, I put it in a bankruptcy a few yrs back and it didn't go away.

First, check with your Bankruptcy Attorney. There was a period of time during which the age of student loans determined discharge and you do not...

I have car loan & credit card at same credit union. I am in bancruptcy process I plan on putting cred. card in bancruptcy.

You must also be aware of a concept called "cross-collateralization" Have your Bankruptcy lawyer check your loan and credit card documents with...