If I marry someone, in the state of Maryland, who has a lot of debt, do I also become liable for that debt once married?

No. The mere act of getting married does not make one spouse liable for the debts of the other. Also, Maryland is not a community property state,...

Is it legal for bank to do debt consolidation without settlement with debtor?

That is an odd set of facts. I suspect there is more to the story. Did you stop paying the debt 2+ years ago? However, as Dorothy points out, if a...

As stated, suing over $68 is not worth your time. It does sound like a scam; try reporting it to your county district attorney office and possibly...

Can interest be charged by a new lender on a purchased account once the original lander has charged it off

Yes. A purchaser of the debt obtains the all rights of the seller, including the right to charge interest per the loan/lending agreement. As...

I want to file bankruptcy on student loans

First, in law, there is no such thing as a guarantee. Even if you had the strongest case in world, no lawyer can or will guarantee a result. In...

If a lawsuit is dismissed in the superior court from for violating an automatic stay and failure to go through the bankruptcy co

I am glad you found the answer, because the way you worded your question is very confusing and impossible to answer. THe issue is not really...

Can a mortgage company report late pays on a discharged second mortgage five years after Bankruptcy.

You should dispute the entries with the credit reporting agencies. The first step to any credit reporting issue is the initiate the dispute...

Am I eligible for compensatory and punitive charges (national-origin based discrimination), if the company filed for Chapter 7?

You should get a bankruptcy attorney to assist you. As stated, once the entity files bankruptcy, you will need permission from the BK court to...

What garnishment moneys are entitled for a refund?

Your question is confusing as to the timeline of events. It is not clear when the garnishment was active. If you are asking... Debtor files...

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What is the average cost to defend against an adversarial proceeding in a BK case?

AP's are usually handled on a retainer and hourly basis. On a side note, didn't the attorney you spoke to provide an estimate? I can't speak for...