I have received two requests for entry of default, but will file chapter 7 in upcoming months. Do I need to file sooner?

You may need to file sooner. Once judgments are entered against you, the creditor can seek to collect the judgment by such actions as garnishing...

How should I file for bankruptcy because of credit cards ?

You do not need to worry about going to jail, especially since you were not even served until yesterday. Chapter 11 is generally for business and...

When can a person file a second bankruptcy?

You can not receive a discharge in another Chapter 7 case until 8 years has lapsed since the filing date in 2010. You can however, file a Chapter...

How do I start a negotiation to pay off debt?

You do have several options including Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and debt negotiation and settlement. Which option would work best for you depends upon...

How long do we have to put the house under one or two of our names?

While there is no strict time frame, if your mother did not have a trust, the property will have to go through probate, a process that takes...

Probate

What you will need to do depends upon whether your father was married and the type and the value of his property. Generally, if your father was...

Fees for a Chapter 7 case can vary substantially depending upon the complexity of the case. A simpler case should cost you no more than $1,800 and...

Are my attorney fees dischargeable in bankruptcy?

Generally, attorney's fees in a situation like yours would be dischargeable regardless of where they are incurred. If you did get an award for...

Can a Electronic Ch. 13 BK Filing be converted to a regular filing? Is there a document I can fill out and file myself?

If your case is converted to Chapter 7, you will still need to file all required documents of a debtor in a Chapter 7 proceeding or risk the...

Legal options for an heir vs heir who doesn't want to start probate proceedings on the property he is currently living in?

Your husband can be the person to initiate a probate proceeding and does not need his brother's consent to do so. Even if his brother is named as...