Can I be forced to sell my home to settle a lien against it?

Yes, a lien on your property means they can force a sale unless you can claim an exemption in the property. If the mortgage and exemption exceed...

I filed for bk in 2001. I have several debts from 2009 that have the status "included in bankruptcy" is this even possible?

If you are asking if debts from your bankruptcy are still showing up 8 years later, they should come off after 7 years. The bankruptcy itself...

There is a judgment against in-law estate. There was no $ all property has liens. Can they take the car we paid for over a year?

The first thing you must do is keep the car company happy by keeping the payments current. The closer the car is to paid off, the more of an asset...

My husband received a summons. Agency alleges that he owes $11,000.00 on a truck they repossessed. He has no income.

Transfers just before a collections suit usually look bad. First you need to see exactly how your home is owned. If it's tenancy by the entirety,...

I have an outstanding civil judgment to pay. I want to hire an attorney to negotiate a final settlement. How much would it cost?

Unfortunately, taking on a case is seldom just doing one small task. If you have cash to make a settlement, the job is easier, but if you are...

I am being sued from my prior attorney from six years ago for lack of payment for attorney fees. What are my options?

6 years is a long time. You may have defenses such as laches and estoppel, but you have to comply with the procedure first. You need to get the...

I file a Chapter 13 w/a lawyer. Need a document submitted to the trustee. What can I do when lawyer has not called me back?

What you are seeing is not smart by your attorney but somewhat common. You have a year to go before your case can be over so your lawyer may be...

Do I need a lawyer for to collect a debt?

Yes I think you need a lawyer. For starters, the law presumes any real estate contract or passing of a deed must be in writing or you don't have a...

Sometimes you have to go through a quiet title proceeding to get a court order saying the judgment is no good. Hopefully it does not come to that.

Can a debtor cut off an active lawsuit in small claims by declaring bankruptcy before the trial date?

You might try telling your client that judgment or not, the debt will be discharged in bankruptcy unless it meets the criteria for...