What do I do after I asked for a validation of debt owed?

You should get an Avvo lawyer to look over the papers you got from the collection agency. Maybe enforcing the debt is beyond the Statute of...

Atty Espada is correct. Remember, BK is more than checking boxes on forms you find online. Find/consult/hire a lawyer in your area using the Avvo...

Atty Boyer has given you a description of your best option. Find/consult/hire a lawyer using the Avvo feature "Find a Lawyer". Make a list of 4-5...

Ethics?

Your situation has several "moving parts" involving bankruptcy, ethical issues, family law and possibly fraudulent transfer of funds Since neither...

Your instincts are correct. However, in some circumstances, you must disclose a bankruptcy petition. For example, if you are directly asked about...

I don't think this is a Chapter 13 issue so I changed it to Chapter 7, From the facts you disclosed, it seems like there appears to be a clear...

The tax refund is an asset of the BK "estate". As such, unless you exempted it when you filed, the trustee will want it from you. You may be able...

Your chances for recovery of any money from a bankrupt debtor depends on the value of the assets held and the success of the trustee liquidating...

Clarification is needed to give you useful advice. Was your case discharged or dismissed? Huge difference. What does your BK lawyer say? What...

What kind of lawyer can i get to file late creditor's claim (after 1 1/2 years)?

Depending on the specific facts involved in your matter, you may be able to file a breach of contract lawsuit against the personal rep. ...