In Chapter 7 in CA, if non-filing spouse is over 65, can I still take the 175k homestead exemption.

Assuming California exemptions apply, and assuming your husband resides in the home on the date the bankruptcy petition is filed and is at least 65...

Do you have to notify the court that you served a summons & complaint?

You are supposed to return the summons to the court along with the proof of service signed by the process server stating that service has been...

Chapter 13 and Certification Regarding Domostic Support Obligations

This is required to be signed by ALL Debtors seeking to receive a Chapter 13 discharge, even when it doesn't apply. It sounds like it doesn't...

If my house is underwater, and in foreclosure, should I wait until its sold to file for bankruptcy?

Ms. Bunce has laid out the reasons why a person might choose to file bankruptcy before a foreclosure sale as opposed to after, and vice versa. ...

I have an ex-boyfriend who has left several items of his personal property at my house for two months.

I recommend you follow these rules in dealing with your ex-boyfriend's abandoned personal property: ...

The other attorneys are correct. If this is an instate defendant, your best bet would be to hire a process server.

Is it 6 years or 7 years in which an account in collections is eligible for removal from the credit report?

Credit history will stay on your credit report for 7 years from the last reported event. The date the credit report is updated is not going to...

I had a psychotic break down and ended up in debit and wanted to know is there any legal relief of the debt.

Bankruptcy may be a good option for you to help you get a fresh start and put this behind you in the past where it belongs. Use the Find A Lawyer...

Can I get a wage assignment for a debt I owe?

That really is up to the creditor, but in my opinion it is better to have control over your payments and make them yourself. It may make them more...

“My house foreclosed and sold in August 2013. The 2nd mortgage has a debt collection agency still contacting me.

The foreclosure sale will stay on your credit report for up to 7 years. The credit history for the mortgages, including the 2nd mortgage, will...