Pro Bono Divorce/Bankruptcy lawyer? I haven't filed yet for divorce but need to now! He is filing for emergency chapter 13 today

As Mr. Granvold pointed out, you do not need to file bankruptcy with him. You can file the case yourself, an individual Chapter 7. Although there...

Can I go back and file a reaffirmation to keep my house if my BK/7 was discharged 3 years ago?

Reaffirmations have to be entered into before a discharge. Not only will you have to reopen the case, you also have set aside your discharge before...

Can a bankruptcy trustee take post discharge rental income from me?

You did not indicate whether the trustee had abandoned the condo. Until the trustee abandons the condo, your condo is still property of the...

I was not notified of a garnishment proceeding and was garnished, what is my legal recourse?

It's hard to argue to a judge that you had no noticed that there was a judgment against you when you were garnished three times before complaining....

What does it mean if you're served with a summons that you & your husband are being sued for a $20,000 bill?

Excessive medical debt is one of the biggest reasons my clients file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy will clear the debt and in most cases, you won't...

Bankruptcy Related: How are domestic partnerships handled in a chapter 7 bankruptcy? Just like a marriage?

In Washington, a registered domestic partnership can form a community and therefore acquire community property and debt. When filing for...

If the debt from the accident isn't paid, your license could get suspended. You might want to consider bankruptcy. I know it's not what anyone...

Does my bankruptcy remain open until court fees are paid?

You have 120 days to pay your filing fee before the case will be dismissed for failure to pay fees. Usually, I get a courtesy email from the clerk...

Shop is not responsible for damage to a car in its possession. Shop is only responsible if it caused the damage. It's your burden to prove that the...

Can I obtain debt relief from fines given for specialty compliance infractions (not registered as contractor)

I have seen this happen when you run ads in the Yellow Pages. Since the phone book only prints once a year, you can't "stop" the ad. If you're not...