My employer sold her business and my last paycheck bounced, they have now filed bankrupcy can i still file a civil suit?

You won't be able to start a civil lawsuit against the employer unless/until the bankruptcy court relieves you from the automatic stay; what...

Do I need BK Filing?

There are many benefits and consequences to filing for bankruptcy protection that must be weighed before making that decision--you should contact a...

Is a document a "summons" if it is only signed by a lawyer or does it need a court's authorization?

In Minnesota state district court, a summons only needs to be singed by the plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel. There is no requirement to file it...

Do i need to bring another lawsuit against my siblings?

In large part, whether a new lawsuit is necessary depends on what exactly the Court ordered in the prior case and who was made a party to the prior...

Should we give up our house in our bankruptcy?

I think many of your questions are not legal, but personal. What's going on with your monthly payments? If they are not rising, why do you want...

House sold in Sheriff's Sale.

The vast majority of sheriff's sales in Minnesota today are the result of a foreclosure by advertisement with a standard "6 month redemption...

What is my next step?

Lu Ann is right to recommend immediately mailing an answer back to the attorney that signed the summons denying the debt, although there are many...

Bankruptcy Question

Timing is critical in bankruptcy. The typical Chapter 7 bankruptcy process in Minnesota goes from filing to discharge in about four (4) months. ...

I agree with Cass Weil that a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) violation may have occurred if the debt is no longer valid and misleading...