Bankruptcy after a divorce, can I still be liable for the debt?

Debts that are based on a divorce decree are non-dischargeable in Chapter 7. I am assuming that the contempt hearing is being held in family law...

Aproximately how long may I address the debtor (I am a creditor) and does my communication have to all be in the forms of ?'s.

As a creditor, once a Chapter 7 is filed you should no longer do anything to try and collect on your debt. You have should received a notice...

Can my husband and me use the whole $7,350 on just one car in a Chapter 7?

Washington does allow you to use the Federal Exemptions and if they car was purchased while you were married it is a community property asset which...

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I'd like to purchase a home in my neighborhood that was in the foreclosure process and the owner has now filed for bankruptcy.

Probably the best way at this time is to find out who the Trustee is and see if he/she will be trying to sell the property. Once you find that...

Separated from, and living separate from, husband and I'm filing bankruptcy. Do I have to include his financial info?

You should not need to include his information; however, you would need to include any assets that are community assets, which you received while...

Who is responsible for what debt in a divorce?

I really think you should have an attorney look at this. The additional $12,000 could have taken place since the divorce.

.My question is, what is the statute of limitations on the lien created by the HELOC. the bank has charged off the account.

The lien that is part of your HELOC is not discharged by your bankruptcy and is valid until the property is sold in some fashion or you settle with...

Could someone who has obtained a judgment in the name of an apartment record judgment in the name of an entity owning apartment

You would want to look at who the judgment was against. Since you are saying that it was L&I that got the judgment, they would say that the real...

I am looking for a pro bono lawyer to help me file for bankruptcy is there someone that can help me?

The bankruptcy court website has quite a bit of information about filing pro se at http://www.wawb.uscourts.gov/. There is also the several...

Filing bankruptcy after or before a divorce settlement is signed

You really should meet with an attorney and go over the details of your case as each case is different.