My fiancé is divorced, with4 children and lives in California. His bills would be mine too as well? My credit would be affected?

Premarital debts usually do not become community property which can be attached. That being said, this area of the law can get complicated. When...

I agree with the other two attorneys, but if you are filing an objection, you really need an attorney. This is pretty sophisticated stuff. Without...

As a practical matter, if the Chapter 13 plan pays 100% to the unsecured creditors, the trustee wouldn't be interested in pursuing any fraudulent...

Can I, as a debtor, be added onto the Chapter 13 bankruptcy even though it's been already discharged to an individual?

I strongly urge you to consult with counsel. The chapter 13 debtor was not allowed to borrow more than $500.00 without court approval which I am...

Can undercapitalization be a legal problem if purchase of business leaves me with small amount of money to run it?

Under capitalization will not usually allow a creditor to "pierce the corporate veil". More typically you see it when the business owner...

If I take $40,000 to the bank, do you I have to tell them where it's from and will they ask?

The bank won't care but the IRS and Homeland Defense will. To quote Ricky Ricardo: "Lucy, you got some 'splaining to do!" (At age 23, that TV...

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I had a bankruptcy over 7 years ago. Do I have to report yes on a job app if asked?

If you want to answer truthfully, you say "Yes". You can explain the particulars in the interview. Nobody likes a weasel. If an employer isn't...

In determining the amount of my claim for the undelivered wine, can I calculate the amount using the wine's fair market value?

The claim is for what you actually paid. If there is an unusual circumstance such as your cost of replacement is significantly higher than what you...

Anybody seems to be able to sue for anything in California. If your sister does, it will likely be in Small Claims court which is almost like a...

Would my negative net income of 167 affect my reaffirmation for my car loan or it best to actually cut back on expenses

As you are in the Central District of California, your bankruptcy judge is going to call you in to explain how you will be able to keep the car...