Bankrupt case chapter 7 discharged 7/26/12 but a collection Agency is harassing me for an account that was included

As the other attorneys note, they may be violating the discharge injunction that entered near the end of your case. If notice was clear (or if a...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and how to file a request for an extension of 521 deficiencies

You have to motion the court for an extension of time, and show good cause for the extension, and you must notice the U.S. Trustee and your case...

I am married but living separately. If I file bankrupt, will she loose the house we own together?

You need to speak with a competent local bankruptcy attorney before you can know the answer. If there is non-exempt equity in the home, it could...

I left my husband because he is abusing me. He is giving me a hard time about the divorce. I filed bankruptcy chapter 13.

It sounds as though you made the decision to file chapter 13 on your own and that you do not have a lawyer. If that is the case, I strongly suggest...

If a judgment has been obtained and a new traditional IRA or Roth is opened, can the assets in the IRA be garnished in Colorado?

Mr. Shea makes a good point. The money would likely be exempt as a general rule, but a transfer done after judgment could be seen as fraudulent,...

I have the deferred action and I want to get married to my usc boyfriend. How does it affect it?

Your grant of deferred action is certainly not a hindrance to any petition filed by your husband-to-be, though you may still need to apply for a...

6 yrs ago I defaulted on a payloan. It was a post dated check. They called and said pay or they file charges for check fraud.

You should request validation of the debt, and you should know that if you aren't working, won't be able to go back to work, and don't own any...

I agree with Mr. Lerner that proving 'nonimmigrant intent' may be very difficult in this situation. You should see a competent immigration attorney...

I am being sued by my HOA

I agree with Ms. Bunce that this is a serious issue which you should not let sit for long. If you have statements from the mortgage company showing...

Can bankruptcy wipe out the interest on my criminal fines?

No, criminal fines are generally excepted from discharge (sec 523(a)(7); sec 1328(a)(3) for chapter 13 cases - only exception might be if the fine...