Can I sue a store?

The legal question is whether the store breached the terms of the contract. The answer to that depends upon the terms of the contract. One...

What constitutes a non dischargeable debt in a Chapter 7 filing

As some of the other responses indicate, the "meeting of creditors" (also known as the 341, after the section of the bankruptcy code) provides an...

Can a manager of a repair facility be held responsible for parts purchases on behalf of the business?

I agree with the attorney whose answer is above and I am writing to elaborate on his answer. The question is whether the business is a separate...

Will we lose house after chapter 7 discharge if we keep making payments?

The current thinking is that if you remain current on your payments, the lender cannot take the house. Most knowledgeable bankruptcy attorneys are...

I previously filed a ch. 7. 7 yrs. later I filed 13. My atty converted before 8 yr lapse, I was denied a discharge. Can I refile

This answer is going to be rather technical. I assume that this is the case in which an opinion was issued recently. I have read that opinion and...

What can I keep in a chapter 7 bankruptcy

The law in this area is complex. You need to consult with a bankruptcy attorney and tell the attorney what assets you own. The attorney can then...

Can a bank come after me as co-borrower if the main borrower files bancruptcy?

Short answer: The creditor can still pursue you for collection of the debt. Whether the creditor will do so I cannot tell, but as a legal matter,...

I have read what the other two attorneys posted and have this to add: There are certain situations in which a person operating a corporation may...

In a bankruptcy, if assets were transfer within the last 2 years, can the transactions be reversed by the trustee or the court?

Corrections to the above answers: Lookback period under section 548 is now two years. A preferential transfer is a transfer which meets...

My husband is looking at filing chapter 7. All the debt is in his name. I will be recieving a cival settlement, will it be taken

I disagree that the deposit of the funds would automatically result in your husband owning a share of the proceeds, but it could create a...