Can a third chapter 13 keep me out of jail from a child support contempt order?

I refer you to 11 U.S.C. Section 362(b). (b) The filing of a petition under section 301, 302, or 303 of this title, or of an application under...

You have the option to opt-out of the settlement. If you opt-out, then you may take whatever appropriate legal action you desire.

When someone files for bankruptcy they have to list all of their creditors names, addresses, and particulars. Creditors are not served by a process...

Typically when a mortgage holder/secured creditor files its proof of claim they have to list the total debt, as well as the arrearage amount on a...

You should see a local attorney if a lawsuit is filed. You might want to consider your options. Maine Statute of Limitations on Debt...

This should occur only in cases where the attorney's fees are being paid by someone other than the debtor. For instance: friend, relative, or...

You should seek the assistance of a local bankruptcy attorney. The chapter 7 trustee does not have the ability to force a debtor into chapter 13. ...

How can I keep from going into debt?

Thank you for your story. It is a sad telling of what often occurs to people with cell phone contracts. However, you did not pose a legal...

Generally it is legal at this stage of the game. If you file an answer to the lawsuit you can force them to provide you with additional...

I got a bill in the mail for services that took place before my Chapter 7 was filed and discharged. How do I proceed?

You should contact your chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney. An amendment to the schedules may need to be done, depending on the status of your case. ...