Adding your name should not result in any problems with your bankruptcy filing as there is clearly no intent to defraud your creditors or hide...

Chapter 7 last year. I surrendered a commercial property. Now I was just served with a summons. Can they sue me? seek atty fees?

This is most likely simply a foreclosure summons, wherein the lender is attempting to recover title to the property. Your personal liability on...

In 2005, I filed bankruptcy.

You have a pretty significant problem here that brings up a whole slew of issues. The first question is whether or not you were required to pay...

Chapter 13 question in Illinois

Usually your Chapter 13 payment will be within a very reasonable budget for you. The system is set up to allow you to maintain all of your...

I have filed a chapter 7 , can my second mortgage forclose if i dont pay them, but continue to pay the first mortgage.

Your bankruptcy only discharges your personal liability on the second mortgage. It does not extinguish the lien against the property. If you fail...

Should I sign a new modification after i file chapter 7?

Did you have an attorney assist you with the loan modification? If so, you should present these documents to your attorney for review immediately....

How do I proceed after bankruptcy discharge?

Yes, you should send them a copy of the discharge along with a copy of the service list, which should have been the third page included with the...

I am most likely a General Unsecured Creditor in a Indiana Chap 7. Is it worth my time to attend the creditors meeting?

As an unsecured creditor, it is likely not worthwhile for you to attend the 341 meeting. You should, however, file a proof of claim in the case so...

How do I find a good bankruptcy lawyer?

There are several places you can check. First, look at your local Better Business Bureau (www.chicago.bbb.org). You also want to check the...

2 properties... 1 underwater..... 1 Paid off...... What to do?

First and foremost, sit down with an experienced bankruptcy attorney and bring evidence that the second property is held by Tenancy by the Entirety...