If you're contemplating dismissal, also consult a financial planner about life after bankruptcy.

Length of Time a Pocket Service Civil Suit Can Be Held

You wrote, "My understanding, is that if a party has not moved on a case in a year, it needs to be re-opened," A: You did not write that the case...

Bank-A obtained a money judgement on a note secured by a mortgage. The judgment was discharged in bankruptcy. Can it foreclose?

Although Bank "A" lost its right to collect by garnishment or levy, it retains it's rights to enforce the lien.

You wrote, "After paying the balance of the chapter 13 money we owe..." A: One problem you may face is that the "balance" assumes an orderly...

This issue cam up in MO, the court determined that ownership of the joint refund was in direct proportion to income contributed. If you can't get...

Our pay is being garnished for chapter 13 bankruptcy. The case was dismissed for non payment while my husband was between jobs.

Attorney Starrett mentioned the order of dismissal, take a copy to his employer. It just might be enough to stop the garnishment.

Am I responsible for my husband's debt occured before we got married?

As Attorney Larkin noted, you bear no contractual liability for the pre-marriage debts of husband obtained solely in his name and not jointly with...

Debt collector keeps calling on phone. Should I answer the call? What should I expect and say? I can think of one account.

Check your credit report to determine if this account is being reported by anyone as delinquent and see what the origin of the account may have...

My business account, which is an LLC, has a levy for unpaid Condo fees in New Jersey. The house is in forclosure. What can I do?

Claim your available exemptions, consider negoitiating a payment plan or structure a settlement (reduced lump sum, for example). Bankruptcy is also...

Who can help settle a judgement for $8000.00 pending in the courts?

Preserve your right to negotiate and avoid a default by filing a timely response to the complaint.