My husband got screwed by his ex business partner while in the ICU with a traumatic brain injury.

I am very sorry you're going through this. This is a case of abuse of a vulnerable person. I'm a debt and consumer protection lawyer, so I'll be...

The discharge will not stop you from pursuing the AP for non-dischargeability of a specific debt, or for denial of discharge. Discharge can be...

Who do I send a certified letter requesting information to for a summons I received?

If you have been served with a Summons and Complaint, then a lawsuit has been started against you. I strongly recommend that you look up how to...

Bankruptcy or not?

Most likely, you would be able to stop paying on your credit cards and there will be little or nothing that your creditors can actually do about...

I agree with the prior answers, and will expand a little: if this is a garnishment for a federal student loan, they don't even have to sue you for...

I agree with my colleague's answer. This could be a scam. I would advise that you do not send any money unless they can prove to you that the...

Can ex spouse pay his attorney fees with a Credit card then file that debit in chptr 13 and I'm primary on card?

I am sorry you are going through this. Chapter 13 bankruptcy (unlike chapter 7) has the power to eliminate property distribution debt that stems...

I need to amend my adversary proceeding?

To answer your question, the rule seems to provide for you to file an amended complaint without leave of the court. So, if you are proceeding...

How do I make my employer ignore a fake wage garnishment?

If this is for a federal loan, you may not have been sued on the underlying debt. There are some processes to push back against a garnishment in...

Filing Chapter 7 before 8 year period from prior bankruptcy?

A chapter 7 is not available to you now, but enough time has passed that you can seek a discharge of debts through a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Speak...