Each person's situation is case specific. The answer depends what state's exemptions you qualify for, how much exemption can be applied towards an...

Since you filed a Chapter 7 in 2012 you would not be eligible to file another Chapter 7 for eight years from the date of filing of the previous...

My boyfriend was just served with a summons to force the sale of his home in Oregon. Wiuld bankruptcy stop thid

Yes a bankruptcy would stop a foreclosure on your home in Oregon. However, would your house be exposed to being taken in the bankruptcy by the...

Once you have lived in Oregon for the greater of an 180 day period then you file in Oregon. If you split time between two states like Oregon and...

Can a judgement debtor make me go pick up the check when I asked her to mail it?

It is the judgement creditor's statutory requirement to file a Satisfaction of Judgment with the Oregon court after the debt is satisfied. This...

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What happens to my credit if I have old medical debt in California?

I would recommend that you call the hospital and explain that you were insured at the time under California Medicaid. Possibly there was a...

It is perfectly normal to feel confused when dealing with the Median income test, Means test, and Schedule I and J (i.e. the household budget). ...

It really depends on the nature of the debt and the nature of the fine. It is often best to contact the court issuing you the fee or fine directly...

Do creditors have to be allowed in the 341 hearing?

Creditors are allowed to be at the hearing including, unfortunately this particular difficult creditor. You should contact your lawyer (if you...

The general answer is that you cannot discharge criminal restitution in Chapter 13 bankruptcy as stated in 11 U.S.C. Section 1328(a)(3), which...