Am I required to continue making payments to a collection agency during a chapter 7 process?

To know your ongoing obligation for a "private student loan," dischargeability needs to be determined. Ideally you are represented by counsel who...

I would say what is sad is perpetuating the mythology that all "student loans" are nondischargeable. First of all, the Bankruptcy Code does not...

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Can I request an extension for bankruptcy meeting?

An extension, if even possible, will require an exceptionally compelling reason as it is probably not available without a showing of good cause. ...

We have been in a Chapter 13 for a year and am not happy with our attorney. Can we obtain a new one?

Substitution of counsel is quite possible during the pendency of the Chapter 13. One detail that will require attention is the matter of...

ARE THERE LIMITS ON GARNISHMENTS ON SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION PAYMENTS BY OLD CREDIT CARD COMPANIES. WHAT ARE STATUTE OF LIMITS?

Garnishment of Social Security benefits is not a remedy available to general creditors. Social Security benefits are attachable for only very...

Debt collection issue

Don't believe "this company." Debt collectors have no authority to cause an arrest. Get as much contact information as possible and exercise your...

Do I need a court order to fix this?

Situations like this are often amenable to solution through the use of a "parenting coordinator." While there is some expense for those services,...

If I was sent to a collection agency for a matter and that matter did not even pertain to me (in other words they have the wrong

To clarify Ms. Goldstein's good answer, you may have an action against both the collection agency and the credit reporting agency. The collection...

My little sister just got charged with burglary, and we want to try to keep her out of prison.

The prosecutor has great discretion in the punishment requested, especially in juvenile matters, and the court has even greater latitude in...

Is this taxable?

Yes, as a general rule, forgiven debt is taxable as income. Some creditors believe they are required to file a Form 1099. There are important...