What do i need to do when my ex files chapter 13 and the child support agency tells me i need to get a lawyer.

You have a number of rights as the recipient of child support payments. Make sure you get a lawyer and assert your claim in the bankruptcy. He...

I am in an active Chapter 13 bankruptcy, my house included in plan, lender lifted stay,B of A bought note can they foreclose?

No. Once the stay is lifted, the creditor is free to foreclosure or transfer the note (and have someone else foreclosure. It doesn't sound like...

My condo association has i unit owner in chapter 11. he is 1 year behind, $3000. does he have to pay us?

The HOA should have been notified because it is a creditor. Contact a bk lawyer and make sure that you start receiving notice. You should also...

I filed Ch 7 11/1/11 and was discharged in Feb 2012. I am way underwater on my mortgage and the trustee has taken control of

Chapter 7 trustees wield a great deal of power over assets that they are administering. Each district is different. I strongly suggest you...

What Claims am I entitled to make against my mortgage company if they are filing under chapter 11?

I have had several people ask me about such letters. It seems like a lot of mortgage companies are going into bankruptcy. Usually, you owe the...

Which class am I, as a creditor, on a chapter 11 bankruptcy ballot?

Along with the ballot, you should have received a disclosure statement explaining the different classes, what assets the debtor has, and how much...

How do I get NCO to stop harassing me? I have been making monthly payments of $100 to AES. Now they say I am in default.

You have rights under the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act that can stop the harassment. For example, under Section 805 of the Act, 11 USC...

A bankruptcy filing for the business will stop any efforts to enforce a judgment, including a writ of execution, against the business. The...

If I lose a case against me for credit card debt how soon can they freeze my checking account to get the money?

The lawyer is probably right. A creditor's rights to enforce a judgment are state specific, so you should speak with a local bankruptcy attorney...

I am about 9000 in debt, and about 4 months behind on my house payment. Should I file bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy may be a good option for you. You will need to speak with a local bankruptcy attorney who can better advise you. If you want to keep...