Do I need a Divorce lawyer or Bankruptcy lawyer if my Xwife is filing bankruptcy & won't sign a quit claim deed? What can I do?

A consultation with an attorney is in order. There are a number of question based on what you stated. What did the marital dissolution agreement...

Reply to Will Bussell Geer about what papers was he attempting to have me sign.

Sounds like he was asking you to sign the Chapter 13 plan, Declaration of Compensation, Debt Counseling Course completion - all parts of the...

My lawyers refused to show me the amount of debt calculated when filing chapter 13. Only gave papers to sign. Is this wrong?

I'm a bit confused by your circumstances. You say lawyer refused to show you the amount of "DEBT" calculated and then you make reference to your...

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I'm closing 1 of 2 checking accounts to stop creditor auto withdraws, can I cash it out? Or do I have to put all in the 2nd acct

You can also withdraw your authorization to have money automatically taken out of the account by a creditor. I would make the request to the...

It depends what chapter she chooses to file. In California, it is possible to do what is called a lien strip on a primary residence if the home is...

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I am considering filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy but I have a co-borrower on my mortgage and the deed to the house is in my name.

You will want to make sure your assets can be exempted, your home equity and other assets you might have. Please discuss your circumstances with a...

Can I discharge Condo association fees in bankruptcy?

A word of caution on the vehicle. You want to make sure the lender perfected their interest in the vehicle before filing for bankruptcy. You...

What should I do with a notice from a collection agency that I received the same day that I filed for bankruptcy?

It's not intentional. It happens sometimes because the account is turned over at very close to the filing date. As counsel pointed out, the debt...

What happens when you own more than exemptions allow?

Trustee takes the non-exempted assets, liquidates them for cash (if it's not cash already) and distributes proceeds equally among all of the...

Chapter 7 - I have an outstanding ticket for texting while driving - what happens?

Fines and Citations: Fines for violating the law are non-dischargeable debts. Examples of this type of non-dischargeable debt include traffic...