Can your ex include community timeshares listed in your divorce decree in chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Not only can she include any timeshare debt, she is obligated by law to list every debt she is fully or partially responsible for.

I was told I could have my name removed from the loan for $900.00 Could that be true?

Who wants $900? Absent a re-fi, the lender is the only one who can remove a name from the loan. It would have to agree to remove you as an obligor.

Can I get records from Bankruptcy court in Plano Tx on line?

You can go to pacer.gov and set up a free account. Just follow the instructions to find a case in that particular bankruptcy court.

Can a bank account with co-ownership be closed without penalty before filing for bankruptcy?

If you are the non-filing spouse, your income and joint assets will be counted in the bankruptcy for certain calculations. If you and your...

Is there any way to keep the car my mom helped me buy when she files Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Re-financing the car could be viewed as a preferential transfer on her part (getting rid of a debt just before filing). Since you technically own...

Can you retain a lawyer for just legal advice , not actually to represent you in court

Yes. I do it all the time. I also provide limited representation - which is essentially coaching the client who is motivated and capable of...

When legal separation is finalized, how do the debts end up getting paid off?

I concur with other counsel. One thing to watch out for (at least it happens in this community property state a lot)...Creditors may still hound...

How do I file a motion with Las Vegas Bankruptcy Court to seek sanction against HOA collection agency?

You are correct that any pre-petition HOA fees are discharged. You are still responsible for any HOA fees incurred post-filing, however. A...

Can a co signer sue me for damages on a school loan she signed for my son who was 18 at the time the loan was signed?

If you didn't sign the documents and your son was 18 when she co-signed for him, I don't think she would have a case against you.

I have old debt on my credit report, it will be six years in January of 2014.

As other counsel pointed out, it depends on whether it was a judgment or just a debt. There's also another loophole for collectors. In several...

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