Who determines the amount of “Earnest Money” that can be requested from the potential purchaser by the seller?

I moved this from the "Foreclosure" category to "Real Estate." There's no earnest money in a foreclosure sale.

Trying to work out a payment plan with high interest loan (payday) ?

Most bankruptcy attorneys in KS offer a free initial consultation. You should go over your whole situation with an attorney in person.

Does a third party defendant's bankruptcy filing auto stay prevent the sale if the sale will cause him irrepairable harm?

You need to meet with a lawyer. Your question is too complex for a quick "yes" or "no" answer.

I have a rental property with a partner,we had a falling out and do not speak,the tenant has chosen to pay the rent to My partne

You can't evict your tenant if your tenant isn't violating the terms of the lease. You may have a claim against your co-owner though. The federal...

Can i use a similar lawn care name in another state ?

This is an intellectual property question, not a bankruptcy question. I switched the category.

I agree with my colleagues. You can find a list of legitimate debt settlement companies through the Office of the State Bank Commissioner: ...

How to buy auction houses for sale

Asking "how to buy auction houses" is so broad it's not answerable in this forum. That's like asking "how to file bankruptcy" or "how to practice...

Chapter 13? thinking about dismissing

That is correct. If your case is dismissed without a discharge, your creditors can collect interest and fees that otherwise stopped accruing...

You'll need to figure out if you can sell the house for enough to pay off both mortgages. You don't have any personal liability on the 1st...

Can I file a complaint against my bankruptcy trustee?

You have no grounds to file a complaint against your trustee. Chapter 7s that close in 4 months are "no-asset" cases. Your trustee is...