If one spouse files bankruptcy on credit card debt, can creditors take joint prperty to satisfy debt? joint owners car, house

You ask if creditors can take joint property to satisfy liabilities when one debtor seeks bankruptcy protection. The short answer is "yes," but...

What can I expect my first day in court, at a collections lawsuit?

You want to know what you can expect during your first courtroom experience in connection with a collection suit. The answer is: pretty much the...

Am I responsible for my wife's credit card debts , if she got the accounts in her name, using my income as she has none herself?

You ask whether you are responsible for "your wife's credit card debts" based on her use of your income to qualify for the cards. Short answer is...

Can I sue for someone severely damaging my credit due to non-payment and the bill being sent to collections?

You ask if you can sue someone for "damaging your credit." The answer to that question is "Yes," but that is not what happened here. Your friend...

If i hired X to remodel my home and agreed to pay X monay when he finished his job i will not bay the mony what is this

Your question appears to be what kind of lien can be placed on your property if you fail to pay a contractor that does work at your home. The...

Being sued personally for an S Corporation biz card, biz no longer in business. What are my next steps?

Your question is incredibly broad, but in essence you want to know how to fight a credit card lawsuit for a card you took out on behalf of a...

Will mymortgage increase if I file a chapter 7?

You ask if the Bankruptcy Court (or Trustee) would make you sell the car you use as your only mode of transportation. The short answer is that they...

Can I file a chapter 13 and keep my house?

You ask if you can file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy reorganization and keep your house. The short answer is "Yes," but your question also states you...

My sister and i want to start a clothing and acessories shop. we need to find out what is the best way to protect ourselfs.

Your question is a classic: how to protect yourself and your new business. Interestingly, while the question comes up all the time, the answer...

Can we sue to get our money back for paying someone elses funeral charges?

You ask if you can sue your nephew to recover funeral expenses he promised to pay even though you do not have a writing to memorialize the...

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