Should my mom file bankruptcy and if so, can I help her with this process if I have POA?

It's my understanding that you can only file a bankruptcy as a POA for someone else if the POA agreement specifically gives you the right to file...

Does wife have to join me in bankruptcy?

Your wife doesn't have to file with you. Since you live in a community property state any debt you incurred while married belongs to both of you. ...

Do you loose your property if you file for bankruptcy for tax debts?

Whether you taxes will be discharged depends on what kinds of taxes they are, how old they are, when they were assessed and whether you actually...

So my husband came into our marriage with credit debt. Can we file bankruptcy and still keep our house that has a mortgage?

Whether you can keep your house depends on your state exemptions, how much your house is worth, and how much you still owe on it. Generally, the...

Can I have an account specifically for my rent of an apartment for up to 1 year and claim the homestead exemption?

You can only use the homestead exemption for real estate, manufactured homes, or floating homes, but it has to be a home you own, not rent. You...

How do I get my ex husband to file for bankruptcy and refinance our house 6 yrs. post divorce both court ordered?

If you filed bankruptcy after you signed for the mortgage, you are no longer liable to pay on that debt unless you reaffirmed it. If there's...

Can I pay "down" on credit cards on my credit report? Will this help or increase my score?

Sometimes when a debt is listed as "charged off" it just means that it was sold to a debt collector. You still owe the money, just to a different...

What does closed/ derogatory mean on my credit report

The creditor closed your account, but not because it was paid off. If this was a debt that was discharged in your bankruptcy, it should say...

Call the bankruptcy court clerk and politely ask what's taking so long. It may be you still need to file something or your case may have just...

Can I still file bankruptcy since they have gone thru the collections and court?

If you're asking whether you can file bankruptcy even though you judgments against you, the answer is yes. The amounts you owe will likely be...