Some items purchased on store credit are actually secured, meaning the items can be repossessed. However, if you listed them in the bankruptcy, and...

In 02/2000 we had a car repossessed.The car was sold for close to what we owed.Over 9 Yrs later our bank account was levied.How?

One possible scenario is that the financer sold your car, sued you for the deficiency balance, got a default judgement including court costs and...

Husband and wife have different accounts.can we bankrupt together

Your question is unclear. What type of accounts? Husband and wife can file bankruptcy jointly or individually but if you file individually the...

I filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy on 02/02/2010. I received a Motion for Default notice that was filed 02/04.2010.

Not terribly long. Your landlord will have to petition the bankruptcy court to lift the stay so he can proceed with eviction according to the laws...

Can I keep my home if I file for chapter 7 instead of chapter 13? I owe more than what the house is worth. Please advise..

In a Chapter 7 you are not required to surrender your home but you still have to pay your mortgage(s). Either lender can foreclose if you don't pay...

They can't legally collect i.e. sue on debt that was discharged in a bankruptcy. However there are companies that buy debt for pennies on the...

I got summoned from a debt collector. What to do next?

If you were served with a summons to a lawsuit then you need to either answer the lawsuit or it will go to default. If the plaintiff wins a...

How long should a bankruptcy take?

Are you sure that nothing has been done? It is entirely possible that a great deal of work has been completed but through some glitch was not...

Should I walk away from my house during or after bankruptcy?

Without knowing all of the details of your situation or having consulted with you I can't make a specific recommendation but generally speaking...

Can I still file for bankruptcy after I have responded to a summons?

Yes, generally speaking the debt would be discharged and the civil suit stayed unless the creditor could show fraud. I recommend you speak to a...