I was served with a summons to answer regarding a credit card debt. What do I need to do?

It would be a good idea to file a proper legal response to this lawsuit to prevent a default judgment. You may have defenses you are not aware of....

I Owe back taxes, car is due for renewal of registration for December. They want a downpayment of about 1900 and I an on

The back taxes might be dischargable in bankruptcy. It is a common misconception that you cannot get rid of taxes in bankruptcy; there are certain...

I have no income for over 2 years, no unemployment benefits, filing for Social Security Disability. I need to file bankruptcy.

Can you be more specific about what you need more information on? We are here to help you, but your post appears open ended. If you would like to...

We filed for chapter 13 bankrupcy last yr and now his job is shutting down and is offering a buy out ...what happens with the $

Post-petition earnings are property of the bankruptcy estate. This does not necessarily mean the entire buy-out will have to be paid into the plan...

Is a judgment entitled to claim priority status on a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy claim form?

The facts you have provided are insufficient for us to determine whether the debt you owe constitutes a "priority debt" that would normally be...

2nd Mortgage Debt

If the foreclosure sale took place prior to filing bankruptcy, the bankruptcy will wipe out the deficiency owed but you can still be liable for any...

I am trying to file chapter 7, but read in a separate post that if my spouse owns the home we live in, I won't be able to use

The means test is a complicated document that you should not attempt to fill out yourself without the guidance of an attorney. Based on the little...

Do I have the responsibility to pay a bill that accrued for three years without my knowledge?

I suggest you try to work out a settlement with them, agreeing to pay a portion of the principal. To state that you don't owe anything at all...

If I understand you correctly, you are the plaintiff but you lost the lawsuit and a judgment was entered against you after the day your bankruptcy...

I need to file for "undue hardship" to get my private and federal loans discharged. What is the correct way, chapter 7 or 13?

The only thing I have to add to what the other attorneys have said is that a common impediment to obtaining a hardship discharge of student loans...