Am I responsible to pay taxes on money my ex was ordered to pay me toward medical bills in our divorce?

I agree with Attorney Larson property settlements prusuant to divorce are not included as income.

We filled a ch13 to help save home and are payments was to be lower on mortg but could not get any where with them.

Are you indicating that your chapter 13 has been dismissed, and you are interested in filing another case? If that is the situation, you can file...

Do you have a written engagement with your attorney? Generally, lawyers do real estate closings on a contingent basis - meaning, if the deal...

Made final ch 13 payment and mortgage is behind. What happens now?

I agree with Attorney Lipshutz. You should appear (or your attorney should) on the mortgage company's Motion to Lift Stay. Let the Judge know...

Can I find an answer template online for response to a Lis Penden?

I have to agree with Attorney Todd - If you are trying to save your home, you need to get involved in the legal proceeding. Foreclosure cases can...

Foreclosure on a rental property in South Carolina

The answer to your question is yes, you can seek foreclosure alternatives on rental property. The closer you are to "break-even" the more likely a...

If I have a lawyer that confirmed a Ch 13 BK case a month ago can I use a new layer to convert to Ch 7?

Absolutely. Remember, the case belongs to you, not your attorney. I hope this helps. Respectfully, Steven A. Leahy www.chicagotaxteam.com

We are contemplating Bankruptcy but NEED a new car

I agree with my colleagues. If buying a new vehicle turns out to be impossible based on your financial condition, it is not uncommon to be offered...

Can I file Ch13 to stop a foreclosure sale in order to work with the bank, then withdraw it within 30 days?

I agree with Attorney Golant. There are options short of filing a delaying Chapter 13 - Chapter 13 is not inexpensive and is an important step -...

Short Sale versus forclosure - will my wages be garnished?

I agree with Attorney Walton. One additional point. If you are not over-burdened with other debt, it may be advisable to look into foreclosure...