Spouse filing Chapter 7; can I file for divorce before the bankruptcy or must I wait until it is resolved?

Can you file for divorce first? Yes. Should you file for divorce first? Depends. Sometimes it makes sense to complete the bankruptcy first. ...

I sold my house on a short sale, my 1st mortgage waived the deficiency and cancelled the debt. My 2nd mortgage they did not???

If you have not filed a bankruptcy and the lender did not waive its right to pursue a lawsuit against you, then it is quite possible that you could...

Adding a unsecure creditor in the 9th inning!

You should file the debtor education certificate right away. If you don't the case could be dismissed without a discharge and it would cost $260...

Question regarding chapter 13 and shortsale?

When you say the "Bk was approved," do you mean the plan was confirmed? Or that you received a discharge? If you are still in a pending Chapter...

Can i convert chapter 13 into chapter 7 and keep my house and my car.

You should be within a few months of completing the plan, since Chapter 13 plans can not exceed 5 years (meaning you should be done in or around...

I LIVE IN CA.MY HUSBAND DIED 04/2010.AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS CREDIT CARDS IF I AM NOT LISTED AS A USER?

If your husband owned assets that will be going through a probate, then the creditor will need to make a claim through the probate. If there...

Am I entitled to verification in writing from debt collector, after agreeing by phone for a "9mo. Loan Rehabilitation Plan" ?

Verification of a settlement agreement (as opposed to verification of a debt) is not required under my reading of the Fair Debt Collections...

Can I remove an officer in my corp if I have 90% interest.

Yes. But you can not take their shares away. They will continue to own the shares, even if you terminate them as an officer. You might be able...

If the corporation is the proper defendant, then service should be made on an officer of the corporation in their capacity as an office of the...

Is there a consensus on whether student loan money is income or debt with regards to creditors & lawsuits seeking payment?

The student loans are not income. I suggest redacting your social security number from your tax return before sending it. Any information that...