Do civil court records ever go away?

The general rule has been that public records like judgments would show up on your credit report for 10 years. There have been recent developments...

You should run this question by your lawyer. Presuming you'd been living in Colorado for 2 full years prior to the filing of your case, the...

If I file BK, can I keep some CC's and continue to pay like my AMEX or my Visa without them cancelling my CC?

I agree with Mr. Boyer and would add that it's probably not worth paying down the credit cards before filling in an attempt to keep them for a...

What are my options for a payday loan court summons I just received?

You have a few different options for dealing with this. 1. Call the law firm and offer a lump sum settlement. They're not required to settle, but...

Will I have to turn over my 2018 tax return to the trustee if I filed chapter 7 in March 2018?

Yes, the Trustee is entitled to a portion of your 2018 tax refund. However, it shouldn't be much. The portions of your refund associated with the...

The general rule is that debt incurred solely by one individual is the responsibility of only that person. However, Colorado law creates an...

Will a garnishment go until the debt is paid or do they give me a break after 6 months?

Yes, they can continue to collect the debt until it's paid. They're under no obligation to give you a break from collections. You might consider...

Finally bankruptcy with a house that is in two peoples name that are no longer together?

You can file a Chapter 13 to get caught up on mortgage arrears even though your ex's name is on the home. Once your Chapter 13 is underway and the...

Do I have to include husband on my bankruptcy,we have been separated 6 years?

While he doesn't have to file bankruptcy with you, you'll list his name and address in the petition. It's also possible that he's a codebtor on...

Can I sue after my ex already sued?

I've changed the practice area to Personal Injury as I think that better reflects what you're trying to accomplish. Because I don't practice in...