The fact that your co-signor filed a Bankruptcy provides absolutely no protection to you. The debt on the car will essentially simply fall entirely...

Does converting from a Chapter 13 to a 7 make it harder to get approved for a mortgage loan?

I'm sorry to inform you that this is one of those questions that there is no clear cut answer to. Qualifying for a home loan has so many different...

Do i need to surrender raffle winnings from a ticket bought over 3 months after I filed bankruptcy?

The Bankruptcy Estate in a Chapter 7 case is established as of the date of filing the Bankruptcy Petition. There are a few assets that may be...

Although the Court fine may have been assigned to a Collection Agency for collection, the Court still will retain jurisdiction over the underlying...

I have filed my own bankruptcy with a creditors meeting march 5th

You have just begun to realize how complex the Bankruptcy area of the law is. Likewise, you have already found out that Creditors are going to take...

Looking for a lawyer to see if i have a case worth pursuing against chase bank. How do I find one.

Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab above on Avvo to locate an Attorney in your area that practices in the area of Consumer Protection law. Read their...

How can I stop for closure if I don't have the amount of money they are asking for?

Foreclosure and bankruptcy are both very complex areas of the law. Now is the time for you to consult with a qualified Bankruptcy Attorney to...

Can a bank overdraft be collected on if the bank closed the account 13+ years ago, or is that beyond the statute of limitation?

Be careful in what you say to these Collectors, and whatever you do, don't make a payment on the debt they claim you owe. Many jurisdictions have...

Is there any relief for my family when we haven't received child support in 7 months because the non custodial is in bankruptcy?

The fact that the Bankruptcy case remains open after that many months is an indication that there is probably an asset the Trustee is seeking to...

Got divorced- decree stated ex was responsible for said car- he let it get repossessed ?

Unfortunately, the only parties to your divorce were you and your ex-spouse. The divorce court only has jurisdiction over the two of you. So, even...