Are you still liable for debt awarded in divorce if you file bankruptcy?

There may be an option for you under Chapter 13. Even if you have too much equity in assets to file Chapter 7 you may still be able to get some...

Do i Need Bankruptcy Lawyer to File while I'm on SSI ?

It sounds like you are essentially judgment proof. That means that your creditors are unlikely to ever recover anything from you. However, that...

Collection agency put lien on bank account, does it last until full debt payed or is it a one time deal?

In Washington garnishment of bank accounts is only for the money you have in on that day, as opposed to a garnishment of wages which is a...

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Big changes after almost 3 years into a 48 month CH 13 JDP - marriage and now pregnant... Now what happens?

First, congratulations on the pending addition to your family. I agree that it was a big oops for the attorney not to know that your new husband's...

Using the Federal Bankruptcy exemptions, is there any wage protection? I see if I choose to use the states exemptions

Wages that have not been earned need not be exempted. Wages that have been earned but not paid may be another matter. I have never had this be an...

Can I file a joint bankruptcy for myself and my husband if he is unavailable for court, with a general POA in WA state?

You say you live in Everett. So, the 341 meeting will be at the Red Cross Building in Everett. One of three local attorneys will be appointed as...

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Bankruptcy after a divorce, can I still be liable for the debt?

So many things are not black and white. This is one of them. The contempt hearing will be in superior court before a judge or commissioner. The...

Can I file a chapter 13 Bankruptcy if my chapter 7 was discharged in March, or how long do I have to wait?

Your problem is not that unusual, this comes up frequently when someone gets divorces and then files bankruptcy. First, I believe that you...

Can my ex-husband get out of my attorney fee award & property settlement in our divorce decree by filing for bankruptcy?

The debt is not dischargeable in Chapter 7. If your ex is filing Chapter 7 it may be best to sit tight and let him discharge his other creditors. ...

.My question is, what is the statute of limitations on the lien created by the HELOC. the bank has charged off the account.

As the other attorneys have indicated, the lien created by the deed of trust on the property remains even though the debt on the HELOC has been...