In a bankruptcy filing, how do I track down all of my creditors?

First, the bankruptcy law requires you to notify all your creditors. You can get a list of many creditors by obtaining your credit report at...

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Is husband respondable for wifes medical debts after her death

If husband and wife were living together at the time the expenses were incurred, they could be subject to ORS 108.040 which makes each spouse...

I'm married & being sued for a small debt. I have no income, no assets, or property under my name. What will happen?

If you do not respond to the summons and complaint, the creditor will obtain judgment against you and can take action to collect. In Oregon,...

No, you are not personally responsible for your mother's credit card debt just because you hold a power of attorney for her. However, if you...

Divorce finalized mid Aug. Decree states that we are to file as married, jointly for this tax year. Heard illegal? What do I do?

The answer depends on when your dissolution judgment is fully effective. In Oregon, there is a waivable 90 day waiting period before the judgment...

The US Trustee, a division of the US Attorney, publishes a bankruptcy information sheet in the Spanish language (as well as several other...

When I signed up to accept credit cards, I had to promise not to take payments on a credit card from my client to pay for bankruptcy. I can accept...

If I hire a bankruptcy attorney, do I still need to do a credit counseling briefing 180 days prior to filing?

The credit counseling briefing must be completed within 180 days prior to date an individual files a petition in bankruptcy. However, credit...

I am the sole share holder of an s-corp considering bankruptcy, are my personal assets safe?

Frankly, it is usually a bad idea to file bankruptcy for a corporation. First, only an individual can receive a discharge in a Chapter 7...

IS it legal for a collection company to empty out your bank account more than once?

Yes, the collection company with a judgment can continue to garnish or collect from one or more bank accounts until the judgment is fully...