My employer is considering bankruptcy. I have unpaid wages. How can I protect my interests?

You have a priority claim for recent -last 6 months- of unpaid wages up to $10,000. You will need to file a claim if this is a chapter 11 filing. ...

If you have a personal injury law suit against a company, can they file for bankruptcy?

You already won the lawsuit. The company is most likely required by the state to maintain worker's comp insurance, and that insurance company is...

What kind of attorney do I need to speak with to find out what was discharged in bankruptcy and to discuss a student loan with?

Talk to a chapter 13 attorney about whether it was discharged, and if it was not, whether you can use a chapter 13 to keep the payments at a level...

File an Answer that addresses each of the numbered paragraphs in the Complaint. Either Admit, Deny, or state you do not have enough information to...

A collector informed me today that if I dont satisfy my debt that I could face jail time. Can I sue for this threat? is it true

You cannot go to jail for unpaid debt. These are typical collection ploys when there is no fear of retribution. Many payday lenders are associated...

What legal action can a hospital take as long as I make an effort each month to pay what I can towards the outstanding bill?

The hospital can sue you for the balance due. If you are making payments, it usually will leave you alone. If these are all your bills, you could...

Do I need a bankruptcy attorney?

Jointly held assets are fair game for creditors, so you should keep your finances separate, married or not. Creditors cannot garnish his income...

I am from Ga and have a question about bankruptcy law.

It is cash that comes into your household for expenses of the household. You would include it in the means test as well as on your schedule I. ...

You need court permission to borrow while in a chapter 13. You should do as the Trustee requested and file a motion for approval of what you...

Can one of us discharge debt in bankruptcy based on the following in our divorce decree?

No you are not. The state divorce court cannot tell the federal bankruptcy court that something is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, what...