How can I avoid getting sued when I can't pay for the medical bill?

If you owe the money, and can't pay on the terms indicated by your agreement, the doctor (or the collection agency he either hires or sells the...

Bankruptcy chapter 7. how do exemptions work where 3 owners on property. 1 files bk. 110k in equity

The debtor only needs to exempt his portion to avoid sale by the trustee. However, if there is non-exempt value in the debtor's equity, the...

I have 35k in CC Debt. Can I file for Ch7 if I am buying two cars from Toyota Financial? Will I be allowed to keep them?

There are many moving parts here, and more information is needed to give you truly helpful advice. That being said, having two cars (particularly...

There is not a specific date, although the automatic stay is not lifted to allow them to repossess until your plan (providing for surrender of the...

How long after I file my bankruptcy petition are the notices sent to creditors? And do the notices stay actions by creditors?

It is the filing of your bankruptcy case (not the notice to creditors) that establishes the automatic stay, which is the law that says creditors...

It sounds like Citibank was the second mortgage on your home. If that's the case, of course they had a lien - that's the point of a second...

Filing for bankruptcy would discharge the amount you owe on benefit overpayments. It could be difficult to get the tax refund back, however. You...

Does preferential avoidance applicable in case of bankruptcy chapter13?

Chapter 13 trustees do not go recover preferences. However, in Chapter 13, you must pay at least as much as creditors would have gotten in a...

Want to file chapter 7 bankruptcy. But my daughter's car is in my and her name due to financing. It's paid off but truly is hers

This could be a problem, but based on these facts, you should be OK after explaining it to the trustee. As long as your daughter did pay every...

If I find a job while my bankruptcy is being processed, how does that affect my bankruptcy?

Based on these facts, the answer is a solid "it depends." If you're in a Chapter 13, it will change everything and you'll probably need to propose...