If I file bankruptcy, can the Treasury Dept still take money from my social security check (ssdi) for defaulted school loans?

Filing bankruptcy will temporarily stop the garnishment of your SSDI checks during the pendency of the bankruptcy case but could resume after your...

Filing bankruptcy after trying to reduce credit card debt through agencies

2 separate cases will be necessary since Bankruptcy is federal law and the federal government does not recognize couples of the same sex. If you...

More facts are needed to answer this question but geberally speaking, if the default judgment was related to debt that was incurred after your...

Can I get any of the $80,000.00 my soon to be ex took out on a 2nd mort. on our home?

This is really more of a real estate issue rather than a bankruptcy issue. You should repost your question in the real estate section for better...

Can't file Chapter 7 for 5 months because I need to catch up on mortgage, what will happen with unpaid credit card debt?

If you are only 2 months down on credit card debt it is unlikely you will be sued before you file bankruptcy in 5 months. While it is possible, it...

I need help clearing up a few bankruptcy questions that i have

I agree with Mr. Cherns advice. A bankruptcy filing would eliminate any deficiency balance owed on the car as well as any credit card debt you...

Should I list collection agencies on my list of creditors of unsecured claims?

Yes. The goal is notice, notice, notice. Both the original creditor and the collection agency should be noticed provided you have the...

Bankruptcy chapter 7

I'm not sure I understand your question. a line of credit secured by real estate is still a secured debt. If you are successful on a predatory...

If a person forecloses on a home would not paying credit card debts prolong their poor credit score?

If the accounts go to collection it will remain on their credit report for a period of 7 years. While the foreclosure is a bigger issue in terms...

Government freeze on bank account

Has he been sued? The debt has got to be beyond the statute of limitations from both a civil and criminal standpoint. He should contact an...