Chapter 7 question.

No attorney can know 100% until they know other facts including if you have lived in VA more than last 2 years in a row and if not, what state and...

Can I file for bankruptcy after being served to appear in Court ?

So, first is simple: sit down and discuss with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Second, some persons whom only have social security still...

I am in a chapter 13, and my old landlord has filed an adversarial complaint with libelous statements, what’s my recourse?

I agree with Stuart. Only an attorney with all the facts and knowledge of all assets, income, household size, exemptions, etc. can really advise...

The first issue is which state law governs the contract and the statute of limitations. Second, you can probably put in a "Notice of Appearance"...

What is the longest time a contested divorce should be permitted to go on in Broward County?

This is posted in wrong area. I will try and move it to divorce area for you. Good luck.

First, all debts must be listed in any bankruptcy so hope you in fact listed all. Second, local rules sometimes allow a certain type of debt...

After filing chapter 7, not reaffirm the mortgage, then do a loan modification; does this reaffirm the mortgage ?

ONLY a reaffirmation is a reaffirmation. But if you entered a new contract post bankruptcy, that would be a non dischargeable new debt as it did...

A collection agency bought a debt in my name that does not belong to me. I was offered a stipulated judgement.

If not your debt why pay a dime? Advise them to send in writing to you any documents and that you dispute the debt. But if they sued you by service...

Collections case dismissed without prejudice but it’s still on my credit report after 5 years, now what?

They can pursue it if they believe there is a claim, or sell the right to to another entity. You can claim if it gets too old a statute of...

Noone needs an attorney for anything . It is whether you want to obtain legal advice to represent you in a certain area of law which is in essence...