WA state debt collection, procedure for stopping garnishments

If your case in 2003 was a Chapter 7, you could still be eligible to establish a repayment plan in a Chapter 13 case. Filing for bankruptcy...

Discharge of court fines under chapter 11 bankruptcy, discharge of bankruptcy

Generally, court fines are not dischargeable in a bankruptcy case. Most individuals who owe court fines would not file a Chapter 11 case as the...

Real and personal property exemption while filing for bankruptcy protection

Whether you will lose your home depends on many different factors including the type of bankruptcy case you may be eligible for. A Chapter 13 case...

Creditor's right to object to dischargeability in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, cash advance and gambling on dischargeability

You have indicated that the cash withdrawals were from your checking account, not from credit cards. Generally speaking, you (and your attorney,...

Exemptions in bankruptcy became much more complex after the reform act of 2005. If you are a long-time Washington resident, you'll probably...

You are in an unfortunate situation, and if you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, it is often better to do so sooner rather than later. It...

Asset is jointly under WA law can the entire asset be taken by a creditor

This could be a complex question depending on the underlying facts. I recommend that you contact an attorney to discuss this. Even paying for an...

Selling home to pay debts before filing for chapter 7, can the chapter 7 trustee force sale if we don't sell prior to filing

I hope you will take the time to contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney to discuss your situation with her/him. Debt and real estate can be...

The law that discusses where you should file your bankruptcy case in provides, generally, that you must have had a "domicile, residence, principal...

WA state foreclosure laws

Yes, it is very likely that the lender can and will obtain a judgment against you in state court. Generally speaking, a lender is not receiving...