Can I take my ex-spouse to small claims court or family court to get payment of childrens medical bills in NJ?

In most states, you must return to Family Court to enforce the terms of an Order out of Family Court.

How long does it take for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy to be complete.

It depends on several things - 1) Is your case a no-asset case? If you have no property for the trustee to administer, your case can be...

How long do foreclosures, Ch7, or Ch13 bankruptcy stay on your credit reports? Do they all harm your credit equally?

Most negative credit items such as a foreclosure, stays on your credit report for 7 years. Bankurptcy can stay on your credit for up to 10 years...

I have requested a full and complete copy of my bankruptcy filing that my attorney filed with the court for my records.

Bankruptcy records are public, meaning that anyone who knows where to look for them can obtain a copy for a nominal fee. I typically email my...

How does Lien stripping work? I took out a loan using my house as collateral (which has lost value and has very little equity).

I have a website with some tv news reports that can provide you with this information. Just follow the link below. Hope this helps & god luck!

If i cash in my 401k while i am in the process of fileing for bankruptcy will I loose that money?

The only property protected when you file Bankruptcy is the property that your state has established as "exempt." In Pennsylvania, many of the...

In most cases, you and your attorney will come up with a value based on what your assets might sell for in their current condition in your...

I recently cashed out my private life insurance at the surrender value of $37K? Will I have to surrender this in Ch7?

Once you cash in an asset like life insurance, it loses any protection it may have enjoyed under state exemptions. Plus, paying family members &...

My Father lives off the interest from a irrevocable Trust, but he has filed for bankruptcy!

It would depend on the specific terms of the trust and how much money is available to him. Be aware that once someone files bankruptcy, the damage...

Do I have to deal with a collection lawyer or can I contact the medical provider?

It wouldn't hurt to try, but be aware that many anesthesiologists do not have a staff & work out of the hospital. These doctors often don't have a...