In a bankruptcy proceeding, am I entitled, and if so, why, to have stolen assets returned to me?

Consider bringing an adversary proceeding for fraud. Debt acquired by fraud survives the bankruptcy discharge. That means, the debtor will still...

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Am I liable for a UD judgment against squatters in surrendered home?

If you did surrender your home and included such debt on your schedules then you should not be liable for the mortgage debt. The lien (mortgage)...

I need information ,to make a decision on filing for bankruptcy.

Very generally, a big benefit to filing bankruptcy is that you can wipe out your unsecured debt (i.e. credit cards, medical bills, etc..)....

The creditor doesn't actually own the debt, and the original creditor is out of business. Do I still owe?

There are some very good consumer law attorneys in San Diego that deal with credit repair on a regular basis. I recommend you speak with one as...

Collection agencies are calling me . What do I do I do not believe I owe them money

If collection companies are calling you about debt you think you actually owe you may want to think about speaking with a local bankruptcy attorney.

I'm in a confirmed chapter 13 bankruptcy I've been paying my bankruptcy since April 2013

Honestly, if you do not have bankruptcy representation I recommend you give one of us a call. Not just HOAs and their collection companies, but all...

Can I file bankruptcy in a different country and not have affect of the foreign bankruptcy record in the US?

I suggest you speak with a bankruptcy attorney in Korea assuming filing bankruptcy in Korea is a viable option for you. Best of luck!

I received a notice from EDD that I was overpaid in 2009 (unemployment) . I am now on disability and they are taking 100%.

You may be able to fight this. I strongly suggest you speak with either a debt collection attorney or bankruptcy attorney. AVVO has many good...

Do I qualify for chap. 7 bankruptcy?

It really depends. Your household income is a substantial factor in determining whether or not you qualify to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Also...

How do I stop this collection agency that is charging me thousands of dollars in fees????

If the collection agency is charging fees on pre-petition debt then you may have an automatic stay violation. Make sure the collection agency and...