What happens when a decedent's bankruptcy hasn't been discharged in VA?

I am a little confused by your question. Was a bankruptcy filed at the time the decedent died? If so, it may be possible to obtain the...

Lawyer vs Collection agency

A lawyer can file suit and obtain a judgment. Depending on state law, a collection agency may not be able to record a lien and foreclose. While...

We have debt consolidated from purchases and home repairs. Does the plantiff need to prove necessity verses luxury items bought?

In most instances, the creditor will only sue the person whose name is on the account for the debt. If your name isn't on the lawsuit, they...

My ex filed bankruptcy and now the creditors are coming after me. Help

When a debt hasn't been paid on for several years, it is difficult to collect by suing you, so creditors can press you extra hard hoping that you...

You may need to pull a credit report on this defendant to find out where he works. Professional collectors have access to other tools to help them...

My and my wife file chapter 13 i lost my job and got behind 2000 $ but my wife still pay her half can the court still dimiss cas

The Court can dismiss your Chapter 13 case when you get behind on your Plan payments. Remember, this was supposed to be your "last chance!" I...

You are able to include a Court judgment in a bankruptcy. However, I would urge you to read 2 special reports I have posted in my legal guide...

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How do you file an amendment to add a creditor , after bankruptcy is discharged.

In most Bankruptcy jurisdictions, you use a court form called an amendment cover sheet to prepare your amendment. With the cover sheet you must...

Can a US Collection agency come after a UK Citizen who does not live in the US and does not have a SSN or other ties to the US?

A creditor can sue anyone that they claim owes them money & they can do it where the debt was made, not just where the debtor lives. Short of...

What would I expect to pay to have a motion to Avoid a Lien filed? Is this a complicated process. Please explain.

It's going to be less money to do it while the case is open. To be sure there is a lien on your property, get a preliminatry title report. You...