Are all bk cases halted where a trustee is not able to sell a surrendered home to investors...

Think of filing the bankruptcy petition like coming to a fork in the road. You go down one path to get your discharge and go on with your life. ...

Private student loan garnishments

There are many different types of student loans. Often students end up with several different types of loans. Answers to questions about the...

If I owe a bank money on a unsecured loan that I cannot pay, can they attach my social security checks

Most creditors cannot garnish your social security payments. There are a few exceptions, including student loans and taxes. If your social...

Yes, trustees negotiate and generally prefer to settle (within reason) rather than sue. The trustee could not recover twice but, unless it was...

What is the statute of limitation for a creditor who is trying to collect a debt (that they purchased from a bank foreclosure)?

If the bank or the third party obtained a deficiency judgment, the judgment will not expire in five years and, if recorded, can survive as a...

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When you file for bankruptcy, anything that you own an interest in and do not claim as exempt becomes property of the bankruptcy estate, under the...

I tried buying a used car today and the dealer offered me a 27.50 apr based on my credit. is this accurate or is it too much

Florida law sets limits on the interest rate that can be charged for a loan to purchase a vehicle. Rates particular to purchase money car loans are...

Means test

The means test is only necessary if your income exceeds the state median income for a household of your size. If your come is less than the state...

Your townhouse and bankruptcy

Owning a townhouse without lien does not disqualify anyone from filing for bankruptcy. It may effect what Chapter they choose to file and how much...

This sounds pretty unusual for South Florida bankruptcies. If the trustees want to inspect your property, they generally arrange and date and time...