Handyman came to get bid. He started before bid, then submitted a huge bid, shoddy work and home filthy.

While the contractor might be entitled to the reasoable value of his services and may have mechanic's lien rights, you also may have the right to...

Do I need to file a motion to re-open a closed/discharged chapter 7 no asset bankruptcy case to include a creditor.

I agree with my colleagues, but would add that the filing of a petition in bankruptcy, in and of itself, does not remove judgments. A discharge...

How can I remove a creditor's judgment lien on real property after bankruptcy is discharged?

In many jurisdictions, Debtors receive discharges before their cases are closed. While this is less typical in "no asset" cases, it is still...

Generally, pre-marital debts and pre-marital assets are not owed or owned by the “marital community” in a community property state. However, real...

In divorce wife filed attoreny says going to file to orderfor house to be sold. Is it possible for me to file ch 13 to delay

I sympathize with you. Divorce, foreclosure, contemplation of bankruptcy, disability and limited income are all, by themselves, challenging life...

Can I place a lien on my home that was discharged under chp 7 and now facing foreclosure auction?

Recording divorce court orders in the county's recorder's office will cloud title and may become a lien against the real estate, but these...

Chapter 13 filed by myself, Chapter 7 filed by my lawyer when I have nothing to file??

Either you have received inaccurate information or you have misunderstood something. There are two counseling courses required for individuals...

Real estate, elder abuse, bankruptcy attorneys

Your aunt's bankruptcy shouldn't have too much of an effect on your grandmother's rights and obligations concerning the loan/ mortgage. It is...

Landlord filing for bankruptcy?

Unfortunately, unless there is something specific in Florida law that I am unfamiliar with, generally, the security deposit held by your landlord...

When a vehicle is put in a chapter 13 and your lawyer is doing a cram down is it possible ?

Where a Debtor owns property collateralized by a loan and the balance of the loan exceeds the value of the property, cramdown in bankruptcy is...