I'm filing chapter 7 and my dad wants to buy me a car soon, should we wait until the case is over?

Having your father buy a car in his name is not a problem. Obtaining new debt just before a bankruptcy can be a problem, but this will not be a...

In a divorce, can my name be taken off the House Loan? Can I get half the money we invested in the house?

Your name cannot be removed from the mortgage loan on your home unless the loan is paid off, which is normally done through a refinancing. Whether...

What can creditors and collectors do?

If there are no lawsuits that have been filed against you, I see no reason for concern. Creditors can still call you and send you collection...

Can I be sued for credit cards exclusively in my ex-spouse's name?

Let's simplify a complicated situation: as the other two attorneys have advised, contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney for advice. The debts...

Having a lien assigned on an fall injury case. To file bankruptcy, would it cover pension funds as exempt from lien.

In almost all instances, pension and retirement funds are exempt assets. If one has a garnishment as a result of a judgment, they cannot be...

What do you do if you have a lien on a medical bill from an accident which you cannot pay.

Contact a local, experienced bankruptcy attorney to see if you qualify to file a Chapter 7 to eliminate the medical bills. Make certain that you...

I have foreclosure and credit card debts. If I marry my boyfriend, will he be responsible for my debts in Michigan?

Marrying your boyfriend cannot make him responsible for your existing debts. You can file bankruptcy without effecting him...unless you have joint...

A foreclosure lawsuit is being filed against me and both of us are not employed can I get free assistance

If you are looking for free legal assistance for defense to the foreclosure, check with any of the local legal aid offices where you reside. Check...

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If becoming rich resulted from inhering money or winning the lottery within six months of the closing of your bankruptcy, one is required to report...

I have been on bankruptcy for 3 years and I want to pay it off early. The balance I owe is a little over $5000.

Have your attorney contact the Trustee to obtain a payoff letter. If you have been handling the Chapter 13 on your own, contact the Trustee...