Can I file bankruptcy seperately, even if I am married? I am alone on our homeloan, and all of my credit cards?

Mr. Davis is correct that one spouse is allowed to file bankruptcy without the other spouse being joined. Whether this is a good idea or not is a...

You need to speak with an attorney before you do anything else. The facts you have related are somewhat confusing. It seems like you essentially...

My ex-roomate is refusing to return my security deposit of $1850- do I have any legal way to get him to pay me the owed money?

Since you were not on the lease, the landlord did the proper thing by returning the entire security deposit to your roommate. The landlord has no...

I have a debt that is over 8 years old. Is there a law about limits on collecting debts.

I do not practice in Texas but can provide some general information. Each state has one or more statutes of limitations that limit the ability of...

Is $2869.00 to high of a price for filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Start by taking a look at your representation agreement. This should tell you exactly what was included in the price you were quoted and how the...

I was discharged in a chapter 7 case in May of 2001, can I file for chapter 7 again this year?

Since the 8 year time period runs from the date of filing the first bankruptcy to the date of filing the current one, the key is looking at when...

Judge awarded $1200 to apt complex after eviction, 3 years later collection agency wants $4800?

The legal interest rate in Arizona is 10%. The balance is probably fees they have added. These may or may not be legally justified. Make certain...

When is the bank able to tow your car away for being late?

The bank's rights are governed by statute and by the contract you signed. Unfortunately, these days most contracts contain a clause which allows...

A debt collector is taking me to court. What if I dont show?

If you do not answer the Complaint, the next step for the creditor's attorney will be to file a default against you. If you still do not respond,...

We are fileing bankruptcy,Do i need to make the hearings if i am ill.

As Mr. Witt has suggested, these are really questions you need to be asking of your bankruptcy attorney. Most Chapter 7 trustees are going to be...