A creditor is suing me, but I declared bankruptcy. Can I get the creditor's case dismissed at the Trial Call?

You should not even have to appear in court. Contact your attorney, they should ensure that the creditor was properly scheduled and notice is...

First and foremost, your attorney cannot abandon you without filing a motion with the bankruptcy court and having a judge permit the withdrawal of...

I consulted with a couple BK attorneys about 6 months ago about filing Chapter 7 to eliminate my mortgage(145k) and HELOC (20k)

In my opinion, you got some pretty bad advice. If you file for bankruptcy now, your creditors can take legal action against you within the...

Hello credit card payment taking it to court,what to do?plz advice!!

First rule: Always show up for court. Your husband should appear in court with at least three copies of his arrangements with the creditor; one...

Can I sue a company if I order news online, and they take my money and I revceive nothing?

If I were in your shoes, the first thing that I would do is file a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General's Office and the Better Business...

How to list an active bank account with a negative balance on Schedule C ?

I am assuming that you are asking this because you are preparing bankruptcy schedules. If you have an attorney, you absolutely must disclose this...

Can I settle a credit card account with the law firm for less?

You absolutely can do so, but you want to act quickly. Once the credit card company obtains a judgment against you, they are usually less willing...

How is a debt collector calling me 5-10 times a day on a charge off "debt" that is past statue of limitations.

It is harassment and it is likely a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Collection agents are not allowed to make calls...

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What to do if i'm being blackmailed?

First and foremost, call your attorney and have your schedules amended to reflect ownership of the motorcycle. It appears to be an honest mistake,...

What to do after Ch 13 confirmation when plan is not feasible? Non debor spouse - Marital Adjustment Issues

Forgive my skepticism, but I can't help but think that there is a piece of the puzzle missing here. Obviously your budget should include all of...