If I have too much equity in my home, can I "buy" the equity from the Chapter 7 Trustee?

You should immediately contact a local bankruptcy attorney to determine the amount of the homestead exemption that you can claim. It is often...

Unlicensed painter threatening to put a lien on my mother's house, New Mexico.

I'm moving this question to "construction and development" because it seems like a more specialzied question in construction law. If you were in...

Why is a hearing scheduled to reopen bankruptcy case?

Local practices will vary depend on the polices and procedures of your particular bankruptcy court. Where I practice, the only reason for a hearing...

I'm in California and don't know the laws of your state. In general, the rule is that you can send invoices and ask for payment of the debt so long...

I checked my divorce status in CA and it says " Default Judgment per Declaration "

The court entered a default judgment. I was handled by declarations rather than by presenting evidence at a hearing in front of a judge. The judge...

Can a bank foreclose on a reverse mortgage when Heir wants to short sale on the house and is going through the probate process?

I'm sorry for your loss, but you haven't described anything illegal about the foreclosure. The reverse mortgage became due when you mom passed away...

Mr. Granvold is correct. If you case is formally closed or if the trustee formally abandoned the home, you can sell it. However, we don't know...

If defendant is required to pay pay plaintiff's attorney costs, can defendant go bankrupt & not pay?

Most debts will be discharged unless they fall into one of the exceptions under Section 523 of the Bankruptcy Code. Some debts are automatically...

What is the diferance between an honorable an a general discharge

This isn't a bankruptcy question, so I'm moving it to military law. This link should have some useful information for you:...

What type of Lawyer would I look for to help me press charges against a news station broadcasting them at a crime scene?

You have not described anything illegal or that would give rise to a legal claim against the news station.