If you filed bankruptcy before you settled a workers compensation claim, then no, the trustee should not be able to "take" the money. The w/c claim...

Do i need a bankruptcy lawyer?

Most lawyers will see you for free for at least a 15 minute consult (many up to a half hour or even 45 minutes.) You will find that most lawyers in...

Information on bankruptcy and personal debt

Obviously I am answering this question now that you have added additional information and the answer is easy. Yes, it appears that you probably...

Can I get help dealing with student loans?

Unfortunately, Student Loans are nearly impossible to discharge in a bankruptcy. If they are federal student loans, there are several programs...

Discharging/Bankruptcy for private student loans not used for educational expenses.

The courts are starting to take up some of these issues but they're few and far between and they're not getting people anywhere from a pure...

Can I file for bankruptcy if I owe 10000 to an insurance company

I think it would be helpful if we all knew: 1) Why do you owe an insurance company $10,000? A car accident? Your fault? Was there alcohol involved?...

I am thinking about bankruptcy

Simply put, most people file a chapter 7. It's the ideal form of filing if you qualify. To qualify your income must be below a certain level and...

Hmmm… you're asking if a case can be reopened "so that a damage amount can be applied to a default judgment." That leads me to think the default...

What doe the trustee do?

A trustee is a third party independent contractor who's appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice for the purpose of representing your unsecured...

What is the best option to settle cc debt out of court. Debt is now being handled by lawyer,s not cc company?

When negotiating debt, you have to understand that the creditor will want whatever you negotiate up front and as quickly as possible and...