I'm in debt right now and just started working, I want to know if I file a bankruptcy can I keep my car .

It might be possible to file a Chapter 7, get your unsecured debt discharged, but continue making your car payments and keep the car. It depends...

Attorney Carlson is correct in that if title to your home is held by you and your spouse in tenancy by the entirety, you may be able to protect all...

Hi. I'm on the verge of declaring bankruptcy and I had a question for you.

A statute of limitations is basically a time limit for filing suit against a defendant. While there are many factors that are involved in...

I went to court today ,im being sued for rent they had a motion to appoint speacial process server , they didnt show up and the

If they (I assume you mean the plaintiff) had a motion to appoint a special process server, then that would indicate that you have not yet been...

Bankruptcy lawyer

I'm sorry for your loss. Illinois exempts life insurance proceeds payable because of the death of the insured when the beneficiary is the...

Pensions and retirement plans do not become part of the bankruptcy estate and are not subject to the bankruptcy court's jurisdiction. The...

Question about a paid off car in bankruptcy?

I agree with Ms. Emerson and Mr. Myers that you should have sufficient exemptions to protect your car. Additionally, you may not want to rely...

What do I do if I default on a private school loan and it goes to a collection agency and I cannot pay it in full?

This is a rather complicated issue and you should consult with a lawyer. Generally, the 2005 amendments to the bankruptcy code added even private...

Filing bankruptcy on my own?

You are not required to have representation to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but there are quite a few complex factors that should be considered. ...

Marriage to boyfriend who is about to file for bankruptcy

You should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction regarding whether you can re-deed the property to yourselves in a tenancy by the entirety...