How long does the chapter 7 bankruptcy process take from start to finish in New York?

I would agree with Mr. Mahohy but would only add that you should be careful in choosing an attorney based on price as the cheaper you pay the less...

Can I pay off my girlfriends car before filing chapter 7? We live together and share the car payment and Insurance.

The answer to your question will vary district to districe depending on trustee's preferences. It's never good to claim your insolvement when you...

How should I proceed with this civil lawsuit filed against me?

According to your statements of income ans assets you really should consider bankruptcy to wrap up all other bills. In answer to your question of...

Can a home owners association get a lien against me while I'm in a chapter 13?

Under the Bankruptcy Code, any attempt to collect a debt, secured or not, is prohibited. Therefore, notice od automatic stay shoulfg go out to the...

Waiting on chap 13 discharge, can i use a small credit card

Yes you can. It's permissable to borrow under $1,000.00 in most jurisdictions. Why not give your attorney a call to find out what the limit is in...

Can my daughter and her husband recover emotional damages because of a mistake by a contractor

Emotional damages are just a part of personal injury law. To find out, change inquiry from landlord tenant to personal injury to garner a response...

Can I file for bankruptcy?

If you are insolvent, meaning that you can't take care of your debts in a reasonable time, chances are that you qualify for relief under Chapter 7....

I would assume that if you have enough exemptions left such as unused homestead if you either dont have equity in home or if you're not a...

Even though my husband is being sued by Rent a center, can they still keep harrassing him and I?

You should talk to an attorney sskilled in defense of collection practices. It may be worth your while because the federal statutes prohibiting...

Federal offset and collection agency debt

Although i detect a problem in giving inconsistent balance information, they must have the ability to attach your refund or they would bring suit....