This is a bankruptcy forum not a litigation forum. There are no case management conferences in federal court (bankruptcy is federal law heard in...

Under what circumstances could a "Private" student loan be dischargeable in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?

My colleague is correct. Student loans are very difficult to discharge. Extreme hardship is the basis for discharge of student loan debts. In...

Filed chapter 7 pro se in 11/09. Was dismissed on 8/2010 for lack of finc'l management course. Can I still reopen? refile?

You have to re-file with a new case number. You may not get another automatic stay because you've already filed. However, my suggestion is that...

I asked for a month time off from work so I can trave home to Africa and I was given a condition that I can for only one time.

This would probably be seen as a reasonable restriction. However, I would consider your company's vacation policies. Always remember that...

Am I on salary & is my employer cheating me of my pay?

My colleagues are correct. You need to look at the particular IWC wage order for your position to determine the requirements to be classified as...

I was fired for stopping a dr. from potentially setting a patient on fire...literally, she said that I was in subordinate,

Absent more information, I would say that California is an "at will" state, in which an employer can terminate you for any reason (or no reason at...

I was at the last part of the my employment qualifications and all was left was the background check

Any employer does not have to give you a reason as to why they are hiring (or firing) you. California is an "at-will" state. Good luck.

An employee found the former boss committed fraudulent activities against the employer. The employee reported to the employer.

You need to provide much much much more information in order to properly response to this question. If you'd like to discuss your options, feel...

I agree with my colleagues. However, one thing that was not covered is whether the second loan is a HELOC (home equity line of credit). Even if...

I live in California and am underwater on my mortgage. If my home is forclosed on, can the bank still come after my assets?

The short answer is no with a but. There are several important issues to consider. First, in California, a purchase money loan is non-recourse. ...