Debts incurred after the bankruptcy is filed cannot be included. If he signed AFTER he filed, he is on the hook. However, I will qualify this. If...

I recently found out that a person who owes me money filed bankruptcy but lied on their petition. The case was dismissed because

You may have an argument the statute of limitations was tolled while the Automatic Stay was in place. Dates are VERY important. The stay was in...

Can a CA consolidate 2 bad debts, transfer to an account they created in my name, report as a bad debt then collect

From your facts, it sounds like their judgment is good. You have a constitutional right to notice and an opportunity to be heard give you a right...

You need to talk to an EXPERIENCED bankruptcy attorney right away. You may be able to get a large portion back under 11 USC 522(h). This is why you...

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Hey, it is an argument. That is what we lawyers do, we argue over which law applies to the facts. It is up to the judge if your argument would fly....

Debt Management Plan vs. Bankruptcy?

You have a lot going on. Find an EXPERIENCED bankruptcy attorney there in LA. Also, you might look at my article I published here on AVVO...

Can a 2nd mortgage (heloc) be negotiated down on a bankrupt home?

I am afraid I have to agree with the previous answer. But maybe I can make it more real to you. Suppose a friend of yours borrows $100 and gives...

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Portfolio Recovery is a debt buyer. If you look at the complaint it should list somewhere in it who the original creditor was. However, your...

The short answer is YES. Sometimes there is confusion on this point because 11 USC 523(16) says Association dues..."that become due and payable...

If I file bankruptcy can I still keep my house and my car?

In Chapter 7 they could sell your house if it is over the $100,000. You would receive your $100,000 exemption and the rest would go to creditors....