I think my attorney settled a debt collection case and kept the settlement cutting me out of it.

Agreed if you are unhappy with a lawyers services terminate the representation in writing and then request your file. Then proceed from there. If...

File chapter 7/ didnt reaffirm mortgage/ in default/ does lender have to notify me before foreclosure? I live in Va.

You are still on title on the property even if you didn't reaffirm. The lender in order to foreclose your interest must do so according to state...

Old Debt, and New Marriage. Can we open a bank account together?

If property is held by both married parties in most circumstances one of the creditors of either spouse could go after a joint bank account or...

Do I need an attorney for

I assume you are speaking about the payment of reduced real estate taxes for the home your mother owns. If she did not miss the deadline for...

Every state has a statute of limitations for the type of debt that you owe. The question would be what kind of agreement you had with the medical...

Can my wife file for bankrupcy and use my income, if she is not working?

Yes a bankruptcy can be filed by the liable spouse with the other persons income but it likely would be better to both file to avoid objections or...

What are the differences betwwen Foreclosure, Short sale and Deed in Lieu in INVESTMENT PROPERTIES ? Is the bankrupt advisable?

There is a difference between these options. I agree that an attorney can go through your options but only with a careful review of your financial...

I went to court today it was the second appearance the people weren't ready

This is the problem with representing yourself. A pro se litigant is often confused by procedure. I am not licensed in New York so I would be...

Will Chapter 13 Bankruptcy help us save our house from foreclosure?

You need to get an attorney to represent you in a Chapter 13. A Chapter 13 will stop a foreclosure and repay the arrears on the mortgage, but time...

My ex wife filed bankruptcy on the auto loan I had co signed for during the marriage. How can I fight the 1099 c and the IRS?

Agreed that if they filed a 1099C against you with the IRS they are saying they are writing off the debt against you because of the bankruptcy. If...