What is the disadvantage and advantage of using a lawyer to file bankruptcy.

One thing an experienced lawyer does is streamline the process. They may be able to get your creditors off your back sooner, have a contact at the...

What do I do when I can't ever get a hold of my chapter 13 lawyer?

Many courts require your lawyer to remain involved in the case and handle these things as part of the overall fee agreement. That may or may not be...

Can I take a PT job if I am still waiting for bankruptcy discharge?

If the net income is lower now, between your new job but your husband's lost job, no problem whatsoever. Generally, you are free to take on a new...

What Can Judgment Creditor Do To Me?

You're in a bind and pretty much need to offer them something they will accept. If they have a good legal argument for the extra attorney fees,...

How to stop wage garnishment

You can always settle as long as they agree to it. Right now, your employer has a court order to garnish and the only thing to stop it is another...

Can a third party collector for Arrons furniture have a warrant put out for unpaid amount in the state of texas?

The contracts usually say they can't collect money from you. They usually work on getting the furniture back or see if you want to catch up the...

How to handle a friend/creditor post bankruptcy discharge?

You're not obligated to pay any of the debt as long as they have a normal debt. Abnormal debts are incurred within just a few months before filing...

If it's a settled debt, they usually go about dismissing the case or at least postponing the summons date until payments are made. The problem is...

Creditor trying to collect on a dept that was included in a bankruptcy

If the debt was owed when the case was filed, they are violating the discharge injunction. You can reopen your bankruptcy case and have them pay...

Why is my husbands name still on a house that he surrendered during a chapter 7 bankruptcy about 5yrs ago?

This has been coming up a lot since the real estate market went downhill. Surrender in a Ch.7 means you are offering the property back to a...