A credit card co is trying to serve paper to take me to court because I stopped paying because the inst kept going up.

Go sit down with a bankruptcy lawyer so they can analyze your situation and give you options. Ignoring the lawsuit does not prevent it from...

If they file and request seizure of the care they are trying to repo will I go to jail ? If I don't give up the car

I am not fully understanding the facts, but if they get a court order you MUST turn the car over. Also, it is illegal in Texas to hinder a...

When should I contact an attorney?

Call an attorney today. If you find someone who wants to take the case, they will give you specific instructions on how and what evidence they...

I'm in Texas.... I'm in active bankruptcy chapter 13... I won 2700.00 will I have to give it to bankruptcy

It depends on the specific facts of your case. You should notify your attorney immediately.

I filed Chapter 13 due to not losing home, also did a home loan modification and was approved. I feel I don't need to continue

Definitely notify your attorney and have a meeting. Your attorney needs to be made aware of the home mortgage modification and can advise you of...

What can I do to protected my home and cars from debt collection? I owe $70,000 in Medical bills which I am unable to pay.

I agree with my 3 colleagues who have responded. A good bankruptcy lawyer can lay out all the options Mr. Heston listed and explain the pros and...

Debt collection agency demands that an eviction be paid in full by end 2014 or will remain on record 7 yrs even if paid in Jan.?

I agree with Mr. Elie and will add that the appearance of a lease deficiency itself probably will not keep you from getting a new lease. Most...

Can the trustee convert my chapter 13 bankruptcy to another chapter involuntarily?

I definitely agree with my colleagues. Have a conversation with your attorney. Down in the Southern District of Texas the Chapter 13 Trustee's...

I was served a summons & complaint for a credit card debt for my wife. I have a POA . I have filed a request for validation of

It sounds like you have knowledge of some debt collection laws. And a little knowledge can be dangerous. Properly applying facts to laws is a...

The information you seek is contained it what is called a 'forward flow agreement.' Debt buyers guard these like Fort Know. Unless you want to...