After a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is discharged, is the creditor supposed to clear the balance, or not?

It sounds more like an internal note on your file as opposed to something in your credit report. What they are saying is that since you never paid...

If I tell someone that my ex boss was a hard man to work for as in strict. can I get sued for defamation in florida?

Can you be sued? Always. Will they pursue it and how likely are they to win? Very unlikely to both. I would recommend in the future if you have...

A co-signer has filed bankruptcy on a vehicle that has been released off of the bankruptcy , can co-borrower file to protect it?

You would have to file a chapter 13 bankruptcy within 10 days of the voluntary repossession in order to recover the asset. Chapter 13 would allow...

I got a notice from the clerk of courts saying that my wages are going to be garnished

It sounds like they have obtained a judgment and levy against you. I would strongly suggest that you call a local bankruptcy attorney. They can...

If there are 2 people (unmarried) on a mortgage and one of those people files bankruptcy what happens to the house?

The other person has the rights to keep the home provided there is not too much equity. Too much equity is determined on a state by state basis and...

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Worried that husband will file bankruptcy after a divorce. Will my house be protected if I get a quit claim deed now?

I would strongly recommend that you meet with an attorney regarding this question. My biggest concern is that any pre-bankruptcy transfer must be a...

Stress-induced illness due to bullying over sexuality. How to proceed?

Due to the fact that it has caused you enough stress to take leave I suggest that you meet with an attorney immoderately. This sight offers great...

Can a spouse of a beneficiary be a witness to a will? TX and FL

To be safe I would recommend it be a person from from receiving any benefit by an inheritance. Think about it backwards...if you were dead and...

Portfolio Recovery is suing me so I need a lawyer ?

From what you are saying its not that you can not afford an attorney it sounds like you can can not afford to be without an attorney at this time...

I am thinking about filing for bankruptcy do I have to give up all my credit cards?

you are obligated to list and disclose any and all debts that you have prior to the filing of the bankruptcy. Even, if by chance you dont list...