Initially, my attorney filed a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in the state of Maryland. However, my unsecured debts were higher thanallow

You can only convert a case from one chapter to another ONCE. If the case is dismissed and you later file another bankruptcy, that is a completely...

How long does it take for a garnishment to come off credit

Judgments in Indiana are presumptively satisfied after the elapse of 20 years so within that time if there is an outstanding balance, garnishment...

What garnishment moneys are entitled for a refund?

Not enough information provided to make heads or tails of the situation but the only money that can be "refunded" from garnishment would be wages...

My chapter 7 bankruptcy was just recently discharged. When will my car get repossessed?

Since it is likely that you are technically in default under the terms of your installment agreement (most contracts list bankruptcy as an event of...

If filing bankrupcy on unsecured debt and I own my home can they take my house from me? I am on Disability.

Whether you can keep your home or not in filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy depends on the equity that you have in the home. In Indiana, if your...

Can a debt collector threaten to show up at my place of work?

I advise my clients that if you get a call from someone who does not identify themselves, then why bother with them? If they're going to sue you,...

Reasons to break a lease?

Sorry to hear about your situation because that is certainly difficult to deal with. Unfortunately, that is not grounds to break your lease. The...

In addition to Attorney Portnoy's great answer, and to more directly answer your question, I would say no - multiple owners of a single property do...

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Can my check be garnished for a judgement against me that is sixteen years old.

It depends on the nature of the underlying debt or obligation, but generally speaking, civil judgments are presumed valid for at least 20 years. ...

After home has went into foreclosure and then sold can neighborhood assic sue you for dues

Yes, as long as the home remains in your name, you remain responsible for HOA dues. The foreclosure process takes a long time and until the...