Can a husband with general power of attorney but does not mention bankruptcy higer an attorney to repersent

Just a quick comment: If you are concerned about a spouse using a general power of attorney (POA) to do something that you would not approve of...

The process is called discovery. You must legally request what your looking for from the other party and there are some requirements that can limit...

What are my rights regarding a proposed "phone conference" in U.S. Tax Court

I complete concur with my colleague. While I won't deny that in some cases a client may be able to handle a routine legal matter with little or no...

Can you ammend a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and get a Home Equity Loan (2nd mortgage) removed AFTER a discharge??

Almost without exception, and I only know of one at present, bankruptcy courts will not allow lien stripping of a second (or junior mortgage) in a...

This credit cards company can put you in jail for not paying them?

Go see a local bankruptcy attorney or consumer law attorney. Contact your State Bar Association referral service or use AVVO. Most attorneys in ...

Can my wages be garnished for a 10+ yr old credit card debt with no prior notice from the 3rd party collector?

A creditor is not required to notice you before they attempt to take money from your bank. If they were, would you leave it there? You receive...

Can a False Claims Act be filed as an adversary proceeding if it relates to an active Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case?

Sealing documents in Bankruptcy Court is possible. Section 107 of the Bankruptcy Code provides: (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of...

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Can an involuntary bankruptcy help me get back properties that I own faster than a foreclosure?

A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision is a reminder of the pitfalls of Involuntary Bankruptcy. In In re Southern California Sunbelt...

What to do once a debt collector has seized my car?

If you have other financial reasons to do so, also speak to a bankruptcy attorney. Even though it has been repossessed, he or she may be able to...

When I am filing the bankruptcy,

If a debt is discharged in your bankruptcy, you must enforce the discharge injunction. Most courts have held that there is no private remedy for...