Can a person file bankruptcy if all bills are being paid regularly?

Permit me to speculate a little. You may be up to your neck in credit card debt, but you were able to pay it as long as you were working. When...

Land contract foreclosure and judicial sale

If you wish to keep your name out of the foreclosure, you could consult an attorney about possibly transferring the home and the land contract to a...

I received a default judgment on a civil lawsuit for not paying the red light photo ticket. Can this be discharged in bankruptc

But the answer to your question is yes. Most civil penalties are dischargeable in bankruptcy, including your civil red light violation.. Criminal...

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Can I do a "Deed in Lieu" on my house if I haven't missed any mortgage payments?

I don't think your bank will consider a deed in lieu until you are 3 -4 payments behind. And that will hurt your credit. A short sale might be...

Schedule E doen't make sense?

Attorney Harkness is absolutely correct, of course. Your Ex's bankruptcy will not affect the child support that you are owed, unless an asset is...

How to prepare for pre-trial / settlement conference?

Please keep in my that I am an Ohio Attorney. Also note that you gave no details of your case. With that in mind I offer some suggestions. 1....

I'm filing chapter 13 within the next month, can i use my lawyer that works at an area college in which I owe 400 dollars?

The Legal Clinic at Bowling Green is great service for students, I but doubt that they have the resources to file a Chapter 13 for you. They can...

4 months behind or mort. going through modificationwith bank-also filed ch7. Can I keep my house?dont' want to lose it!

I agree with the attorney above. But I want to make clear that you have the right to get discharged of your debts in you Chapter 7 and THEN file...

I owe $40K in credit card Debt to one bank. I offered them $10,000 they countered with $15,000. what if I let them them charge o

If the creditor files a Form 1099 on this settlement you may not have to pay taxes on it, as suggested by the attorney above. You may be legally...

Does "the count down" from Foreclosure begin after the house is sold or after Chapt. 7 discharge?

Normally you will be eligible for FHA, VA and HUD financing 2 years after filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. You could offer to rent, land contract or...