I have a severe mental disorder and put 54,000 on credit cards in a month. Can I be jailed because I can't repay?

She is wrong and shouldn't be giving you legal advice. You only talk to the attorney about legal issues. You could probably discharge this debt...

If I file for chapter 7 bankruptcy will this affect my home mortgage

The Chapter 7 won't affect your current mortgage terms as long as you continue to make the payments. Your local attorney will know the landscape of...

My daughters father has declared bankruptcy and the child support office in texas just told me that could be discharged ?

They told you wrong information and probably shouldn't be giving legal advice anyway. Domestic support obligations are non-dischargeable.

Does the debtor in Chapter 13 have to disclose liquid assets like brokerage accounts? What about money owed to them?

Review the petition and schedules. If you believe there are missing assets you can call the trustee up or request the court for a Rule 2004...

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You definitely want to sit down with a bankruptcy attorney very soon to determine how long it might take. Generally it can be done very quickly...

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEPERATED BECAUSE MAINLY FOR THE FINACES SHE HAS RACKED UP A BUNCH OF UNSECURED DEBT

A lawyer can't advise whether you should or shouldn't file for divorce. That is up to you. What a family law attorney will be able to do is help...

What happens at a hearing for judgement debtor to make payments

With that much money at stake, you probably want to hire a debt collection attorney to handle the situation. He/She will make sure the debtor pays...

In NY state, can credit card debt eventually be garnished from income? Also,can collection agencies accept a lesser amount?

Credit card companies can only garnish wages after they have received a judgment, which requires that they sue you. Collection agencies often...

I filed chapter 7 and it was discharged what can i take out of my home ceiling fans etc

Take what is yours. If it is attached to the home, you should probably leave it. Don't take the carpet, sink, or bath tub. You probably can take a...

In addition to legal aid, you may wan to consider contacting a local law school if there is one nearby to see if they have a clinic program to...