There is no time limit to reopen. If the case is closed, you have to reopen, as described by my colleague. If the case is still open, after a...

Bankruptcy and unlawful detainer, eviction

The safer practice, is to retain a bankruptcy attorney, to file a motion to lift the automatic stay, so that you can begin eviction proceedings,...

HI, Do i need to answer a summons, if i am not keeping the house?

You need not track down the summons, although you are assuming that the lender, which was Wells Fargo, is involved in this inquiry. If the...

If i file for bankruptcy will it clear all bebts includeing driver responsibilty fees?

It depends on other facts, if bankruptcy will clear driver responsibility debts. Debts which are considered criminal, as in fines, penalties and...

Statute of Limitations on Credit Cards

You will have to include the amount of the judgment, in the amount of all your creditor's claims. There is good news, in that in a chapter 13,...

Does having medical bills assigned to a collection agency damage your credit score?

This is a common procedure with collections. If you plan to pay, and have the ability to do it within the 30 days requested, you probably should...

If I refinance a mortgage after bankruptcy is it considered a new loan?

A refinance is a new mortgage, for credit bureau purposes, and will show up on your credit report, because it occurred after your discharge.

As my colleague has observed, trustees usually do not monitor banking during a case. However, they have the power to do so, and I have seen it,...

Hello, Will my bankruptcy discharge be delayed if I have not yet attended my hearing for reaffirmation of my vehicle?

Yes, the discharge is customarily delayed, while debtor's requests for relief are being administered.

I abandond a corp. and filed bankruptcy. can my ex clients threatin and persue criminal charges for theft. for not finishing job

As explained by my colleague, you are not likely to have criminal charges involved with a civil dispute as in your inquiry. In construction...