I have a few questions about filing for bankruptcy. As far as my car, the cost, limitations afterwards and my credit

If you owe less than half your annual income, you can probably get out of debt in a few years. If you owe more than you annual income, you will...

Is it true you can file for chapter 7 without waiting the 8 year period from last filing/discharge

You are eligible for a chapter 13 discharge right now. Setting up a payment plan now would allow you to hold off creditors as long as that case is...

Definitely get the suit to the insurer so it can respond in time. Civil judgments do not result in jail time. If alcohol was not a factor, you...

Can I request the defendant to pay my attorney & medical bills as part of my settlement? But I don't want him to file bankruptcy

You cannot agree in advance that a debt is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. It either is or it isn't. It sounds like this would be discharged,...

Is child support money the legal property of the custodial parent or the child?

If the trustee is correct, you lose $25,000. If your attorney can successfully defeat the claim, then you keep it. I think you need to have an...

Clients atty doesn't want to file motion to sell for short sale in BK. As RE prof, what can I do? Clients have also tried w/atty

You should be prepared to pay the seller's attorney for any additional services you need to complete the short sale. The seller generally gets no...

I hold a 1st mortgage. NoReaffirm.bankruptcy closed.may I contact deptor for late fees now?

11 USC 524(j) allows you to seek or obtain periodic payments associated with a valid security interest in the real property that is the principal...

Can I sue an attorney that I hired for bankruptcy?

Have you paid the attorney in full for the bankruptcy? Have you provided all necessary documents and information? Did you hire the attorney to...

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In a chapter 7 bankruptcy would a class action settlement for a disease claim be exempt under Mi western court law?

You need to speak with a bankruptcy attorney who can review the settlement term to determine if it fits within one of the exemption categories. We...

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Will filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy reinstate my revoked license in the state of Massachusetts?

Absent driving under the influence, a bankruptcy should give you your license back upon filing.