I’m a co defendant in an eviction case. Do I have show up?

If you are being sued for non payment you have the defense of payment. If unpaid and can't pay, the judge will automatically give you 10 days,...

If support you may petition the court for relief based on your circumstances. However, without more information about why Arizona froze your...

Can I file for bankruptcy? Will it even help?

You fit the financial guidlines to file so i see no down side. The real question is although you get a fresh start by discharging the loans, and i...

Under the code you must get court permission to retain attorney for non bankruptcy matter. This should be disclosed at the time of filing. ...

Time held in abayance typically means that unless you complete probation jail time kicks in. In Michigan youthful offenders qualify for reduced...

A business partner defrauded me last year by writing checks to himself. We split

Section 523 of the bankruptcy code makes non-dischargeable debts incurred by fraud. In order to get paid you have to sue in bankruptcy court. Its...

Do I have to list on schedule j, that I am going to keep making payments on mortgage after bankruptcy 7 if I am only on the deed

Yes, putting the mortgage payment on your expense schedule is correct and we never recommend reaffirming mortgages in Michigan but you don't have...

How does a home owner protect them self from mechanic lien? it was a sub contractor who didnt get paid from our contractor

Unfortunately, many states require that owners pursue the general contractor to force payment to the subcontractor who deserves payment. In...

If i have filed bankruptcy before on a property and i become discharged from bankruptcy can i file again on the same property?

You state you were discharged so I take this to mean you received a discharge. If this is the case you filed under chapter 7 because the minimum...

What is the best next step to take?

You said nothing about being sued so I assume that you gave them a right to invade your account in cases of default. However, garnishment is a...