My friend has a problem she tells me she was the one who did all there finacial issues. She is worried know her husband is gone.

If the card is in the husband's name alone, she cannot herself file bankruptcy and relieve him of the debt - only he can file bankruptcy to...

Are there laws in place that protect people from being denied employment due to a bankruptcy?

As Attorney Taylor alluded to, it really depends on what type of employment and who the employer is. If it's a government employer, you cannot be...

If a cc company or a collection agency win a judgment against you what does that mean??

If a judgment is rendered against you, the judgment creditor can use any method available under your state's law to collect, which does in fact...

Can you briefly clarify the difference between Title 11, United States Code, at section 525(b) and 525(a)?

I agree with Attorney Taylor's conclusions and would add that the Rea case was in fact a private employer denying employment to a prospective...

If you have a body attachment in Illinois, it is possible that you could be arrested in Wisconsin and held until transfer is authorized to the care...

For a judgement on a non-secured debt on a credit card can they sieze and sell my real property do they get forclosure rights?

You should speak with a local attorney asap to see if you can still file for or obatin an exemption hearing to declare your exempt property as...

Will counter suing the credit card company suing me get them to answer my questions and is counter suing them advised?

You can countersue only if you have a countervailing claim against them at law. If all you're trying to do is get answers, you can serve...

Should I file for a Chapter 13 for the sole reason of "Stripping" my Deed of Trust which is on the 2nd lien position.

Many people, especially under the current market, are utilizing Chapter 13 for just such a purpose. You don't lose any property in Chapter 13 -...

How can I dispute the validity of a debt from Att. Is there still a possibilty of making then understand I don't owe them?

You can send a request, in writing, to the collection agency asking to "validate the debt pursuant to the FDCPA" (Fair Debt Collection Practices...

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You may qualify for Chapter 7 based on what you said but whether Chapter 7 is the best solution is something only an attorney can tell you after...