Are all settlements granted in a divorce effective even if the divorce decree has not yet been filed at county records office?

Unless your case is bifurcated (split in two parts) between the dissolution of marriage and the property settlement, everything is effective when...

My mom made me put her name on my new account then took all my money. i want it back but she keeps ignoring me and im on my own

You're in a tough spot because people who steal and cheat others out of their money are usually dealt with by the police and the legal system. ...

Why creditors might come to the trustee meeting ?

No creditor can "stop the BK 7 process". The few times they show up at the Meeting of Creditors is to find out where is their collateral or...

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How soon can bank foreclose on my home after the stay has been lifted in Chapter a 13 BK,? Can I dismiss and refile the 13?

As pointed out by other lawyers, the multiple filings are red flags to the court and certainly to the mortgage lender. You must contact an...

Retirement payment exempt in bankruptcy

While the money is in your retirement account it is fully exempt. Once you receive a distribution and put it in your personal account, it is...

My parents have inherited money. They owe taxes from a long time ago. However they want to leave something to their kids.

Unless the taxing authority has placed/recorded a lien against any real estate your parents own, the taxing authority will probably be unaware of...

Is their a point where credit card debt wont be dismissed by bankruptcy

Use the $2500 settlement money to pay for your BK. In my opinion, you are throwing away $2500 unless you think you can manage the remaining...

Does the order lifting the stay to permit the continuation of state court litigation have any limiting components? Did the original CoA contain...

My fellow lawyers have given you good advice. One man's "harassment" is another man's "persistence". Process servers are, by nature, aggressive...

Can an unsecured credit card like Citibank take away anyone's vehicles/ Trailer or toys when a credit card has not been paid ?

I agree with the answers given by my fellow lawyers. A creditor cannot obtain pre-judgment attachment orders on consumer debts. The creditor must...