What is the difference between chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy?

You will most probably qualify for a Chapter 7, and if you do, most if not all of your debt will go away, giving you the "fresh start" that you are...

After filing bankruptcy, typically how long will it be before I am eligible to purchase a home?

You need to see a bankruptcy lawyer yesterday, because you may be making a serious mistake. You don't explain the source of your "settlement," but...

How do I won my appeal when I represented myself and they didn't accept any of my proof.

While I can't say for sure, it seems as if you waited until too late in the game to hire an attorney, and because the case had progressed so far,...

I'm going to offer you a practical solution which will be cheaper than a legal solution. First, you're going to have to locate the car. This may...

What should I do if a medical bill is sent to collections because of hospital error?

Send a certified letter, return receipt requested, to the hospital, the first credit agency, the second credit agency, and any other agency or...

I missed my court date for a law suit and they filed a judgment against my credit. Do i still need to give the bedroom set back

I don't think you have to worry about them coming to pick up the bedroom set. They don't want the bedroom set. They want the money that they were...

Does 222.11 head of household exemption for garnishment of wages include spouse who is dependent on debtor spouse?

Based on the very limited facts you provided, my understanding of Florida Statute 222.11 as applied to your facts is that yes, he is entitled to...

I stored property for employer. been over 12 mo. sent abandoned property letter. can i then sell or donate?

What steps did you take to contact the owner of the property? Because I'm thinking that if you reach out to him successfully, perhaps he will...

Defamation of character, can a minor sue an adult??

As a minor, you shouldn't even be posting to this site. Your parents are responsible for you, and you should consult with them about the issues...

Is it possible to delay a hearing for final summary judgment of foreclosure on our condo to give me time to hire an attorney?

The bad news is that you waited until the final hour, and this is not going to make the judge happy. The good news is that, as a pro se litigant...