How do I not get bankrupted for this?

When a company files for bankruptcy they or the trustee may sue creditors who received payments from the company in the 90 days prior to the...

I am currently in an active bankruptcy and the finance company illegally repossessed my vehicle. Can I sue?

If the vehicle was repossessed during the bankruptcy AND the company did not FIRST obtain relief from the automatic stay from the Bankruptcy Court,...

Why would a bankruptcy trustee in a chapter seven case not even try and take social security money away?

A chapter 7 is a liquidating process where the Trustee is charged with marshaling the Debtor's assets, liquidating them to convert them to cash and...

If my mother passed away in july of 2016 and probate was granted in august of 2016 do i have to include if bankruptcy is filed

Absolutely yes. Any asset you receive prior to the filing of the bankruptcy is part of the bankruptcy estate and MUST be disclosed. Assets...

Can u still have a slip and fall claim if the company filled chapter 11

Yes you have a claim. Your attorney is abandoning the claim prematurely. First, in a chapter 11 the company will have to come up with a plan that...

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This is a complicated issue for which you should consult an attorney. First, in New Jersey a creditor must obtain a judgment prior to any...

Yes. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C § 109(h) an individual may not be a debtor unless within the 180 days before the filing of the petition, you received...

Being the oldest debt does not get you paid first. In chapter 11 what matters is the nature of your debt, what the debtor's chapter 11 plan...

Can a landlord still rent if they filed for bankruptcy? But

I would want to know the kind of bankruptcy filed and whether the family member disclosed the lease on his bankruptcy schedules. I would also want...

IF a business entity is incorporated, how can the president of the company be sued personally?

It is truly a worthwhile endeavor for business owners to consult with an attorney to avoid personal liability. I have had far too many clients...