Can i file bankruptcy on credit cards and be able to keep my car,house and other things?

In most cases, people who file bankruptcy are able to keep their house, car, and belongings while discharging all of their credit card...

If a student loan was not listed as a "student loan" on my bankruptcy, am i legally required to pay it back?

The manner in which you listed your loan on the bankruptcy documents is irrelevant to whether the debt was discharged. Student loan debt is...

You will need approval from the trustee to finance or lease anything. However, you should consider surrendering your current car via the...

Can my ex file bankruptcy or can I file for a lein on something of his?

If your ex owns real estate in the county in which you filed the lawsuit, you already have a judgment lien against that real estate. Whether...

What are my niece's options now that she received a notice of judgement pending against her for credit card debt?

Thank you for your question. It doesn't sound like your niece has a judgment against her, or has even been sued yet. What she received is...

Am I responsible for debt on mortgage if ex-fiance files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

Your ex's bankruptcy can only discharge her obligation to pay. Whether the creditor would chose to collect any deficiency from you is a different...

In Indiana do you have to have a bank account to file chapter 7?

No, you do not need to have a bank account to file bankruptcy. However, I try to advise my clients not just on the minimum requirements to...

Can u keep your stocks, bonds and private retirement and file chapter 7? 60,000 in debt husband lost job income 33,000 now?

In Indiana, retirement accounts are generally exempt, but only if they are in 401k, IRA, or other tax-deferred accounts. Stocks, bonds, and other...

Does my 85 year old mother need to file bankruptcy?

Your mom should meet with a bankruptcy attorney to look at her options. You can go with her, or she can bring anyone else she likes to the...

Didn't reaffirm mortgage. Is it better to stay in the house you filed on or to move?

Because you did not reaffirm, you are free to walk away from the home without fear of owing a deficiency if the home sells for less than you owe. ...