My mother was sent a request for entry of default but she no longer lives in Ca. She has altzheimers. What do I do?

I agree that writing a letter explaining your mother's condition, that she is judgment proof and requesting dismissal. As to her siblings, unless...

What are the pros and cons of having Defendant present at trial?

You are right in that it is better for you if the debtor/defendant is not at the trial but I have seen judges postpone a trial to a time when the...

How can I stop collection agency's calls concerning a corporate credit card I once had?

You can write the creditor and attorney for creditor requesting that you be put on "correspondence status". The creditor must then put everything...

ATTY FEES IN BANKRUPTCY - FLORIDA

Attorney fees are dischargeable in chapter 7 and 13; even attorney fees for doing the bankruptcy are dischargeable. However, in your case, you...

Is it true that my income taxes can't be discharged in chapter 7 if there has been a "Tax Lien" issued? They would be otherwise

The tax lien will remain against whatever property, real or personal, you own, and these liens survive claims of exemption so that the IRS can...

I have a second home that is rented. There is no equity, Can I keep the second home if I file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in CA?

I'm wishing you have good documentation of the lack of equity. Most trustees I have seen handling this situation would not take the house,...

We filed Chapter 7 in 2008, Did not re-affirm our mortgage or boat loan

Because you did not reaffirm, you are not liable on the debt for a deficiency. Generally, everything and anything can be reported on your credit...

Bankruptcy of a friend.

Yes you can file a bankruptcy with a house that has no mortgage, but I'm not all that sure why.You will be losing the house if you file a...

What kind of damages can you ask when the same creditor violated the automatic stay and the discharge in Ch 7 bankruptcy?

Your best court for such a suit woud be bankruptcy court. It wouid be called an 'adversary proceeding' and they are fairly common in bankruptcy...

The supervisor of the bankruptcy trustees is the Ofice of U.S, Trustee, a branch of the Department of Justice. The address of the U.S. Trustee...