If i filed a Suggestion of Bankruptcy, should i still show up in court to ask for dismissal of the debt collection case?

Fax the notice, then in a day or two, call the court clerk and ask if the case has been closed or suspended due to the bankruptcy. If not, you...

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Ms. Larkin is correct. If the case was filed, you should have received a notice from the court. You can go on PACER to see what has been filed...

How can I oppose an application to serve by publication? And should I?

Filing the motion pretty much tells the court you are aware of the lawsuit, so you have an uphill battle. I guess I am at a loss as to why you...

How much will it cost to retain a tax lawyer, and can you recommend a reputable attorney in the Columbus Ohio area?

You can file another chapter 13 to force the state to accept your payment plan if an acceptable settlement is not reached. You would not get a...

I want to file Chapter 7 for current debt but also 25 year old credit card judgments because they can follow me for life.

Most judgments do not last forever. Speak with a local bankruptcy attorney about this. If you are filing bankruptcy anyway, you would just list...

Is there any future hopes for discharging private college loans through bankruptcy? Is there anything coming down the pipes?

When total student loan debt exceeded total credit card debt, at least some members of Congress began to take notice. The National Association of...

Will a Mortgage company remove your name off the deed without actually foreclosing on the property.

You should offer the lender a deed in lieu of foreclosure. As long as there is no second mortgage, it can use this process, which is much faster...

If you are in a chapter 13 bankruptcy and you get more debt can you refile the chapter 13?

You can dismiss and refile. The automatic stay would only last 30 days unless the court rules in your favor on a motion to extend the stay. You...

Send a letter to the business that you stand ready, willing and able to pay, as soon as its successor can provide you with evidence of its right to...

Going in front of Judge 1/27. Just received reaffirmation on mortgage. These are the terms ..? is back payment due up front

You should be in a chapter 13 if you are delinquent on your mortgage payments and want to keep the property. By filing chapter 7, you have put...