My girlfriend filed for bankruptcy last year and is working through it. If we marry, am I responsible for any outstanding debt ?

The short answer is that we need more information or a clearer question. (1) Are you asking about her debts? As in, if we get married can her...

I see four discreet questions here: (1) is any portion of the Qualified Domestic Relations Order currently in place, which divides your pension...

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My husband has filed for a divorce, we both had major credit card debt. I filed bankruptcy, will I be responsible for his debt?

If there were no sustained creditor objections to the dischargeability of it's debt or none of your debt was nondischargeable as a matter of law,...

Do I need an attorney (what kind) to stop a bill from going on my credit report as a collection in regards to my step-grandson.

There are a number of things you may wish to consider. First, dispute the validity of the debt in writing. Communicate to the billing entity that...

Adversary hearing

I'm afraid I have more questions than answers for you here. But maybe we can make some headway with a few answers. (1) My first question is are...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy was filed by my husband who secured the loan, but deed is in my companies name, what do I do?

I'm not completely sure I understand the question, but let me give it a go. Let me see if I understand the facts, first. Your husband obtained...

After filing chapter 7 bankruptcy am i able to collect on the monies i claimed exempt from my personal injury attorney ?

This answer depends on whether the trustee in bankruptcy has abandoned the asset. There are essentially three ways this can happen. (1) The trustee...

How long can I stay in my house if I stop making payments after it is discharged in Chapter 7?

In Michigan the mortgage note-holder must serve a foreclosure notice upon the debtor on the mortgage note and an inform her of the opportunity to...

Does my credit card debt affect my domestic/marriage partner?

I seem to get more and more questions about how bankruptcy filings affect others around you, especially in terms of credit reporting. Common...

If the Michigan Court of Appeals refuses your appeal, where may you appeal next?

Very generally, the Michigan Supreme Court is the only state court of appellate jurisdiction higher than the Michigan Court of Appeals. However,...