I co-signed a a student loan for a high school friend 11 years ago. He's defaulting on the loan. Any options for me? Sue?

This is horrible situation for you. Did he promise you something for co-signing the loan? If all you had was a verbal agreement, that still could...

How do I remove my name from co-signed debt?

Filing a Chapter 7 will stop your credit score from dropping and get you on a path to build good credit again while stopping your creditors and...

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I have live all my life in Washington state. My question is can I help my mother for once since she is the one usually doing it

It sounds like you need to sort out in your own mind what is really going on. If you have debts you have not paid, you could make an appointment...

Student loan and divorce

If you signed on the loan documents, it most definitely is your debt. If not, then it is not clear that the loan could be collected against you. ...

If you file pro se, you will be held to the same standard as if you were an attorney. I don't suggest you file pro se as there are too many pitfalls.

Should I declare bankruptcy? Chapter 7 or 13? Will it mess with award of school loans? or Business loans in the future?

It sounds like you would qualify for a discharge in Chapter 7, and that takes about 90 days. Filing after you receive your student loans makes...

How should I handle an old debt?

The attorney would like to get some money out of you. You are required to list all your debts in your bankruptcy schedules whether or not you...

I was given a judgment about 2 years ago of 65 thousand dollars. This was from a stalker. He recently filed Chapter 7. Now what?

I would file an objection to his discharge and contact the bankruptcy trustee about this. Did he list it as a non-dischargable debt in his...

Can I get the money garnished from my bank account back after Ch. 7 relief?

Your attorney should have contacted the attorney who issued the garnishment to the bank and given them instructions to release the funds to you. ...

In chapter 7 bankruptcy, for Form 22-A what law excludes or includes 401-K company matching contribution as income?

Unless you have withdrawn the matching contributions in the past six months, they were not realized income, and as such are not income to you for...