My wife and I were served papers and have to go to court Monday morning for a Motion to Rule Cause Contempt of Court civil case.

Think of BK as the ultimate trump card. Even if your BK is not filed before the upcoming hearing, little, if anything is likely to happen. By not...

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Is a spouse entitled to any part of a family trust in which they are not named as a beneficiary?

In CA, inheritance is considered separate property. Your soon to be "ex" cannot claim any part of it. Seek an AVVO estate planning atty offering...

I agree with my fellow lawyers: a minor lacks the capacity to file bankruptcy.

I have a 4-5 years credit card debt which was turned over to an attorney for collection. Has the debt past statue of limitation?

Depending on the extent of your assets, being unemployed only prevents a wage levy by a successful judgment creditor. If you have no valid...

Dear Sir/Madam What is the scenario if I didn't go to the court and the credit card won the case

The plaintiff will take steps to enforce its money judgment. Than can include seizure of non-exempt assets, lien recording against real property,...

Is my 69 yr old dad liable for the 2nd (mortgage)loan after my CH-7 ,has been discharged?

It sounds like your dad co-signed your 2nd mortgage loan. If so, he is still liable for the debt after your BK. The 2nd mortgage lender has two...

DMV sent me title to my truck after chapter 7 bankruptcy, yet I still owe on loan.

I suspect there is an error caused by either the lender or the DMV. You can be reactive or pro-active. Wait and see what happens, or contact the...

I have no mortgage, currently pending final decision toward disabled widows benefit is there an exemption for me?

Soc Sec awards can be exemptable using the Wildcard BK exemption up to $25K or so. In addition, personal injury awards are partially exemptable. ...

I have a small business if I had a judgement against me should I file bankruptcy and closed shop or should I get general

Liability insurance is usually not that expensive and can oftentimes protect you from catastrophic damages suffered by someone on your business...

I'm trying to get mortgage company to take back "upside down" house of deceased father in AZ. Can I sell appliances?

As discussed by my fellow lawyers, the issue of "fixtures" comes into play. If something is permanently attached to the building, it is part of...