I want to file bankruptcy for my business, and I have a business loan on the property that is in my name. Can this be included?

These are all great questions to discuss with your bankruptcy attorney under the cloak of attorney-client privilege. In general, if you file...

What do I do when a landlord turns me over to collections for damage done to the apartment when I have no notification to pay?

The landlord's obligation to provide you with a written statement regarding the disposition of the deposit, and any damages, commences only when...

My wife and I are 89 and 81 years old. We have credit card debt totalling around 45K. Our house and car are paid in full.

I suggest you talk to a probate attorney to get the facts about what debts, if any, would have to be paid after the first of you passes. It may be...

I filed a chapter 7 and the bank foreclosed anyway, what happened to my automatic stay... can they do this.

You are correct that the automatic stay should have stopped the foreclosure. You need to talk to your bankruptcy attorney to get this fixed.

I signed a retainer agreement for chap. 13 bank. today, but no money was given to the lawyer do I still have to use this

Yes, you are certainly free to terminate an attorney, even if you have paid a retainer. It is important to shop around for an attorney that suits...

A client used my services and did not pay. Then I learned he is in Chapter 13. I was not listed as a creditor. Can I sue?

I doubt you have a stay problem. But, you may have another problem. What kind of consultant are you? The bankruptcy code requires that some kinds...

My ex filed Chapter 13 right after divorce. If I pay debts my ex was ordered to pay, can I offset it against what I owe the ex?

Thanks. This is a great question that we face from time to time. First, assuming you have a fairly standard divorce decree (almost everyone in...

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I'm seeking an attorney to file suit against JPMorgan Chase in Dallas, TX where I reside.

I am not sure I follow exactly what the problem is. The $6,000 has been deposited into an account you control, right?

There is one fairly innocent answer - perhaps your parents opened an account for you and just have never told you about it. Or, perhaps you had a...

This is a Real Estate Law question for the State of Texas. What do I still own.

Yes, if the loan is only on the house and one acre, you will still own the remaining 5 acres. And, yes, the Bank cannot come after you for any...