CAN i DISCHARGE FINES FROM A GOVERMENT AGENCY dEPARTMENT OF FINANCE?

It is true that government fines are not dis-chargeable in bankruptcy. However, you should seek a qualified attorney to determine the nature of...

I too have to agree with my colleagues - pre-petition inheritances are part of a bankruptcy estate, and therefore are available to your creditors. ...

I filed chapter 13, then 3 month later was laid off, what can i do until i find another job because now i can afford the payment

First, if you have an attorney, contact your attorney right away. In Illinois, it may take some time before your Trustee would bring a Motion to...

After getting a discharge in Chapter 7, can I file for Chapter 13?

Just to add to the good information on this page - This strategy is referred to a Chapter 20 (7 + 13) and can be a very effective way to save your...

My landlord is in a Lis Pendens forclosure,currently moved to out of the U.S. does this mean he will lose the building?

I would like to concur with my colleagues, but make one additional point. This matter actually does not involve the foreclosure. Rather, this is...

Is it legal for attorney representing bank in foreclosure to sign and execute assignment to the bank and record in County Deed?

When you say the "Assignment executed two days after foreclosure," do mean the foreclosure sale? If this occurred after the sale, this is a great...

How long do you have before you vacate the premises (foreclosure) regarding an appearance in court for a NOTICE of MOTION?

I am also not clear of the question. If you receive a Notice of Motion for Default and Judgment, you should appear in court if you do not have...

There are a number of exclusions to remove cancelled debt as income. The provisions mentioned in the prior posts - but also, insolvency. If you...

What are my consequences of taking a title loan a week after filing for Capter 7 Bankruptcy...

Post-petition obligations are not discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Therefore, you can not discharge the title loan. You should make certain...

I failed to file an appearance to the court within the 30 days after the summons. Do I have any options?

While you don't say the type of law suit, because you mention mortgage Restructuring I am assume you are concerned about a foreclosure case. In...