As long as you own property or a business in the U.S., you’re eligible for bankruptcy relief. However, many Courts disagree as to what “property in...

Chapter 13 repayments

Not sure if you are referring to the attorney representing a debtor or the trustee. The Chapter 13 trustee will have a fee that is usually a...

What is my liability for property up keep and HOA dues with a 2nd home that was surrendered in Ch.7 and discharged in 2010?

Homeowners are legally obligated to pay all HOA fees that they incur after the filing of their bankruptcy petition. The HOA may sue a homeowner...

This seems like an interesting question, so I wanted to toss out a few things that may help. First, Federal law establishes the priority of...

I received a summons tonight from a credit card company.

Generally speaking any agreement you reach in your divorce with respect to an allocation who is responsible for what debt after the divorce is...

Can I evict a tenant from a rental property after they have filed for bankruptcy?

The law in this area changed several years back and its a little harder for tenants to avoid eviction by simply filing bankruptcy. But, the facts...

I filed bankruptcy and gave up my condo. I'm still living here and am behind on my condo fees.

Generally, the HOA could sue and attempt to collect the post-filing HOA fees that come due and are unpaid. Sometimes they do and sometimes they...

I owed a old oil bill, a judgment was entered against me,can they levi the property of the tennants living there now?

You did not provide a whole lot of facts, but judgments are against the named defendants. In general, if you don't voluntarily satisfy the...

Is bankruptcy my best option?

I agree with the prior advice, but I might also add -- look for one that also handles IRS tax controversies (e.g., offer-in-compromise). Usually,...

I work for a bank and they took money from my paycheck for a loan I owe them... can they do that?

Most banks have the right to transfer cash from your bank or savings accounts to pay off other debts held with them, such as credit cards or loans....