Hawaii has a spousal liability statute (HRS 572-24) that makes spouses liable for necessities. Case law has interpreted this statute to require...

What should I do if a discharged creditor is filed suit against in another state?

If you got a "letter" respond to it by sending a copy of your discharge certificate. If you got a "summons" with a complaint ... That is not a...

Parking ticket discharge in BK?

Pay. Section 523(a)(7) of the Bankruptcy Code says that "fines, penalties or forfeitures" (parking tickets are fines) payable to the government...

Can my ex spouse file for bankruptcy and discharge our property settlement?

Depends on the bankruptcy Chapter, and whether the property settlement is in you divorce decree or court approved settlement. Chapter 7 does not...

I want to claim bankruptcy but i need to do it as economical as possible..is there a way to do this lawyers want 2000 dollars

In Honolulu, you may qualify for assistance from Volunteer Lawter Services of Hawaii; call the Intake Line at 528-7046 or see an Intake Specialist...

Is it advised or required that the bank or institution stop assessing late fees or anykind of fees in a chapter 13 case

In Hawaii, a chapter 13 "class 4" (surrender) claim is an offer to surrender the property to the mortgagee in full satisfaction of the creditors...

I want to marry will my partner risk being burdened by my bad credit, credit debt and unpaid student loan?

My answer is only valid for Hawaii, I do not practice law outside Hawaii. In Hawaii, the spouse is generally not liable for the other spouses...

Do we need to hire an attorney?

I concur with Mr. Caldwell's assessment. I interpret your statement to be that you purchased your home from a seller a year and a half ago. That...

If I ask not to be served a court summons at work due to the fact i would probably lose my job can I be served there anyway?

I concur with Mr. Oney; I am not aware of any requirement to honor a request to not serve summons in the workplace. However, if you are in contact...

How do I get out paying for a student loan that I never agreed on?

It is not clear from the information that you provided as to 1) whether you entered into an enforceable contract for the loan, 2) whether any loan...