I had a similar issue with a client recently and was able to get the mortgage removed. Because there had not been any payments on the loan for...

It depends on certain factors: (1) did you disclose the existence of the potential claim on Schedule B when you filed for bankruptcy and (2) are...

Depends upon geographic location and whether you need relief under chapter 7 or 13. There is a filing fee, related expenses and the professional...

Unlike an human being, a corporation does not receive a discharge if it seeks bankruptcy protection. Thus, putting the business into a chapter 7...

There is no provision in the Bankruptcy Code that specifically authorizes an individual chapter 13 debtor to incur postpetition debt, and thus to...

The two most common defenses to this type of suit, which is called a preference recovery action, are the ordinary course of business defense and...

Bankruptcy Rule 7001 identifies the matters that must be brought as an adversary proceeding in the bankruptcy court. You should consult a lawyer...

Section 727(d) provides that a discharge can be revoked if such discharge was obtained through the fraud of the debtor, and the requesting party...

Chapter 13 could offer you some protection. Section 523(a)(5) and 523(a)(15) determine the outcome and 523(a)(15) claims, which are broader than...

I would add that in some states a default judgment does not have preclusive effect in a subsequent proceeding, including a bankruptcy proceeding. ...