My estranged husband is inquiring about filing for bankruptcy, how will this effect me since we are still married?

I would steer your husband towards a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In a Chapter 13, he would make a fixed monthly payment for 3-5 years. That payment...

When should I file chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Assuming the personal guarantees are all that secures the loan AND assuming you can file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it doesn't matter when you do it. ...

IF A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY GETS DISMISSED BEFORE ANY OF DEBTORS MONEY IS DISBURSED TO CREDITORS CAN THE DEBTOR GET A REFUND?

Chapter 13 refunds are complicated. What happens to the money varies according to the policies of the particular Chapter 13 Trustee and the local...

Is is possible to negotiate a repayment plan with a plaintiff's lawyer for debt that I am being sued for?

Absolutely it is possible to negotiate a repayment plan. That's what happens in most situations. I highly recommend you be honest about...

I received a debt claim citation and noticed that there is an error in the case numbers. Can I get this thrown out and if so,how

I completely agree with the two attorneys above; lawsuits don't get dismissed over this kind of mistake. HOWEVER, this kind of mistake might...

Do I need a lawyer if I'm being sued by bill collectors for $2000 in houston, tx ?

If you called me on November 1st to tell me you have a 2011 case that is going to trial on November 9th, I think I could correctly guess the...

I need an attorney to start adversary procedures in chapter 13 bankruptcy case involving mortgage fraud

This is a confusing set of facts, but if you did not reaffirm the mortgage in the Chapter 7, then your personal responsibility for the debt is...

As the attorney above stated, you will purchase the property from one of the people listed as the substitute trustee. From your question, it...

Can I stop payments to a debt collector?

Yes, you can stop making payments. Send them notice in writing by fax or email that you withdraw authorization for the monthly bank account...

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Lawsuit after Chapter 7

If you have an attorney, this is something they should advise you on. If you don't have an attorney, here's what I think... The question...