I just retained an attorney for a Ch 7, and now reviewing his agreement. I will give up my home. It states: (little shortened)

I can't speak on the entire retainer agreement but I think the items mentioned here in the "extra fee" section are typical. Bankruptcy does not...

I loaned a friend and her son money to buy a car. My friend filed Chapter 7, her son did not. I would like to know my rights.

The automatic stay prevents you from going after the Mother for repayment. Her obligation on this note will be discharged assuming the bankruptcy...

In the process of a bankruptcy foreclosure (NY State), I do not want to redeem the home. Do I answer the summons?

It does make sense to fight for it because at the minimum, you buy yourself some extra time by answering the summons and complaint. If you do...

I have a promissory note from my daughter and her soon to be ex. They filed bk in 2009; and I was not listed as a creditor.

The answer to this question depends on a lot of factors, but most likely, your debt was discharged with all of their other debts (assuming the case...

Tenant filed Ch 7 then two weeks later sent me and email stating she was vacating the property.

I will preface my reply with the fact that I know nothing of MD landlord/tenant laws. I will say that this may be a violation of the automatic...

I have been regular in Rent payment. . I may break lease. Can landlord take my belongings after I file Chapter 7,

I agree with Ray in that you do have the option of "rejecting" the lease through the bankruptcy process. This essentially means that you can...

I filed for chapter 7 and had it discharged 8/2010. I still have tax debt of $58k. Can I file for chapter 13?

I don't feel comfortable saying you can "get rid of" the tax debt in the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, but you can certainly file the chapter 13...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney not filing case.

Where I practice, official notice of filing is sent out by the court approximately 7 days after the filing date. You should receive notice...

I'm confused what your lawyer was trying to charge you for? Answering your question after your case is over? In any event, without looking at...

I had a BK about 8 yrs ago and just received a class action settlement for $5k which went to the BK Trustee. Anything I can do?

When you file bankruptcy, all of your assets become part of the "Bankruptcy Estate." You can read about the "estate" in this...