Bankruptcy case was thrown out (dismissed) cause of a craved ("creditor") ex Boyfriend....

I'm having difficulty figuring out everything that happened, but if the case is not being dismissed until July 1st, you may be able to get the...

Can I sue for money owed to me if the person filed bankruptcy and this was not listed?

In a normal Chapter 7 case, most debts are discharged whether listed in the bankruptcy or not assuming assets were not sold and paid out to...

Will we lose our vehicle that we are paying on in chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Anything in your name is technically included in the case. The fact that you want to pay the car loans should be stated on your Statement of...

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Do I have enough information to sue a friend for a debt of theirs I paid off?

Sure, there'a chance, but you may be fighting an uphill battle. You may have enough proof to show that you did not just pay debt collector as a...

OK if a law firm does not validate the debt on a credit card debt within 30 days can they file a lawsuit?

My understanding is that the 30 days to validate the debt does not affect when they are allowed to file a lawsuit. There may be other legal...

How does chapter 7 bankruptcy affect pending personal injury settlements?

The direct answer is no, the structure cannot protect the settlement from the bankruptcy. If the injury occurred prior to the filing of the...

Does Ch. 13 Bankruptcy place a stay on the lump sum or monthly payment for current equity on property to an ex spouse?

Chapter 13 should give you up to 5 years to pay the equity to the ex, and that is the most a case can run. Sometimes the creditor might accept a...

Are there any impact on on spouse property ?

The husband's property is usually not included unless there's some argument that the wife has become part owner. I'm no expert on AZ law so maybe...

The problem is in 2005 they changed the laws to really clamp down on tenants like you stalling out landlords by filing bankruptcy (and lots of...

Sued for credit card default, but have not received notice from court's clerk.

Maybe. You are normally supposed to be served with papers by a sheriff or process server. If they have been unsuccessful, they sometimes get...