Can bankruptcy eliminate a civil lawsuit??

Generally, filing for bankruptcy can discharge your liability on civil lawsuits. There can be some exceptions (for example if drugs or alcohol were...

I got served papers for an unpaid bill. When I go to court, can I make payment arrangements with the collector

Generally you can work out payment plans with the attorney representing the creditor at the hearing (this is the case in the area of Illinois I...

If i unknowingly cash a bad check at a bank and i don't have a bank account at all, could i still get in trouble???

You really want to be careful about check scams. Do you personally know the person who sent you the check? Perhaps if you provide more facts we can...

Bankrupcy to release me from Ex husbands home

Bankruptcy will discharge liability on the loan, meaning they could not come after you personally for the loan balance. The mortgage company will...

Tax refund during ch 7

At least where I practice, child tax credit and earned income credit are exempt as government benefits, and generally you can keep the child tax...

I agree with the other attorneys in that all household income must be taken into account for chapter 13 plan payments. I know you say that you...

I will never be able to pay off debt.

There is a statute of limitations even on debt. It is hard to say what it would be in your situation without more specific facts. Generally you can...

I was going to file for bankruptcy..

The Law Firm needs to get information from you. Does this mean the best method is to send you home with a stack of papers? I guess this would...

I am soon to be married, what happens to my debt?

While you are working things out try to keep your finances separate. As already mentioned, creditors shouldn't be able to go after your spouse for...

As has been mentioned, one of the issues will be whether the vehicle is truly "jointly" owned. Whether each of you are on the title, or whether you...