If you file for bankruptcy that would delay the eviction by at least a month or two. But the filing has to be timely - it will be ineffective if...

Bankruptcy

Most of the time it will not affect your bankruptcy, assuming that your spouse has already attended the 341(a) meeting of creditors and it has been...

There are a lot of scams out there attempting to collect on payday loans. To answer your question, yes you can be sued for breach of contract on a...

Should I be worried because there's a lien for ~$4000 about to be put on our condo

Be careful of HOA liens. They may be impossible to remove through bankruptcy. You should be wary of all liens being put on your condo, not just...

Chapter 13 payment amount

$1300 per month seems high. However, I would need to know your gross income in order to tell you whether this is a ridiculous joke or whether...

What is the limit of statutation on property, and get they seize or go after property that was donated in August 2011?

If you "donated" the house to your mother as a gift, and received little or no money in exchange for giving her the house, then this might be...

Do trustee's typically abandon property that is in need of expensive repairs in chapter 7?

Every trustee is unique. However, it has been my experience that a trustee will usually abandon a junk car that is worth about $1000, even if it...

Should I pay back a debt even if it isn't on my credit report?

Just because a debt is not listed on your credit report does not mean you don't owe that debt. If you borrow money from a relative, and the debt...

I have a court judgment against a tenant and a court order to garnish his wages

You cannot garnish your former tenant's wages after he files for bankruptcy until you get "relief from the automatic stay". If he filed for...

While you are in Chapter 7 bankruptcy can you accept monetary gifts at Christmas under $300.00?

You can accept a gift for $1 million. And you do not have to report this gift to the Trustee. Everything in Chapter 7 is based on the filing...