In Oregon...Seniors on Social Security income.

Correct. In the future, were you to sell your home, the judgment lien would need to be paid off. Would you be better off filing bankruptcy?...

My landlord filed bankrupcy and is surrendering the house. Do I have to pay my rent?

You are obligated to pay rent for as long as you reside in the premises or through the end of your lease, whichever occurs last. The fact that the...

Can a bankruptcy be filed after a judgement has been filed against you. If yes, how long does a person have this bnkrpsy option?

There is no time limit to filing a bankruptcy. However, the judgment entered against you could results in a wage garnishment or the taking of funds...

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If granted a small claim judgement on person who is disposing of assets & may be filing bankruptcy, can I dispute the discharge?

You would have a right to file an objection to having your debt discharged as part of the bankruptcy process. This is a separate complaint filed...

Can we keep the house?

We always recommend a Chapter 7. However, wanting to file a Chapter 7 by itself is not enough. There is an income test that must be passed. The...

I had vehicles transferred out of my name over 6 months ago, they belonged to kids. Is this a problem for bankruptcy filing now?

There is information missing in your question. The values of the vehicles will determine whether the transfers might be a problem for you in a...

Will my negative credit and medical bills cause my soon to be wife's credit she has great credit

Your credit can have no bearing on your soon-to-be wife's credit, unless you have existing joint debts. Any negative joint debts, now or in the...

If I help pay my adult son's medical bills which are in collection, can they come after me for other medical bills?

Paying your son's medical bills cannot make you responsible for them. Having him on your insurance cannot make you responsible for them. I would...

Will counsel in a credit card suit still negotiate a settlement after motioning for Summary Judgement?

You do not indicate the amount of the lawsuit which is a factor for the plaintiff in determining what, if anything, would be accepted with regard...

Chp 7, Schedule E, child support is deducted monthly from my social security, do I need to put child support in Sch E anyway?

In our jurisdiction, we are required to list the party that is the recipient of the support ( not the minor) in Schedule E.