The creditor of my wife's car is holding the title to my truck as collateral. If we file bankruptcy, can we get the title back?

Unfortunately not! If you file a Chapter 7, with secured debts, you generally have to continue to pay on the debt or give the collateral back to...

Workers Compensation Settlement

To add to the other attorneys' answers, it is critical to talk with your bankruptcy attorney as in some jurisdictions, monies received during the...

Will bankruptcy affect the process to become a citizen?

To add to Ms. Larkin's answer, it does not appear that the filing of a bankruptcy itself would affect the citizenship. However, as discussed in...

The state is after me for my common law husband's medical bills.Do I have to pay?¿

To my knowledge, both California and Oregon do not have common law marriage. I would be interested in knowing the basis for Oregon's claim against...

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Would it be common for a Judge lift a garnishment of wages at the first hearing if it is indeed a hardship?

I am not aware of any authority that allows a judge to lift an otherwise valid garnishment based on hardship. However, federal law prohibits an...

Got private student loans (through wells fargo) and they defaulted. Can these be included in ch 7 bankruptcy?

To add to the other attorneys' answers, even tuition owed directly to a university has been held to be a "student loan" for purposes of discharge...

Oregon vs Federal bankruptcy exception question.

If you use federal exemptions and you do not own a home, Section 522(d)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code allows you to exempt any personal property (not...

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How far behind on one's mortgage before foreclosure proceedings take place?

There is no legal requirement that the mortgage company give you any sort of warning before instructing its attorneys to file a motion for relief...

I receive d a check in the mail and tried to cash it at th bank in 2008 i was arrested and the bank never showed up in court

You will want to visit the Clerk's Office in the court where the criminal charges were initiated to determine the status of the case. If it was...

To add to Ms. Larkin's answer, you should consider whether you will be able to collect the debt if you obtain judgment against the other party, and...