You need to go to the clerk's office in Atlanta, and request a copy of your petition and schedules, and reaffirmation agreement, if it was filed. ...

How can this be America? I got not one thing from my father's death, except for a petition for adoption, was never gave a chance

The issue concerning your daughter being in DFACS custody has nothing to do with your father's lack of a will or estate plan, but is has everything...

I am 500.000 plus in debt with medical bills.But how much to have an Attorney take my Bankruptcy case?

If you have over $500,000 in medical bills, you need bankruptcy relief immediately. Most medical providers turn their accounts over to debt...

Chapter 7 lien stripping. My order granting motion was entered 6 days before Supreme Court ruled and said can't do it.

Orders and opinions from the SCOTUS are generally prospective in nature, and cannot be applied retroactively. However, the lender may appeal the...

What sort of cutting back must I do while in chapter seven to avoid dismissal? My family already lives modestly for our area.

You should meet with a bankruptcy attorney, and disclose your financial information to counsel. Counsel can inform you if the Means Test will...

I received a lawsuit from a debt collector. is it too late to get a verification of debt to make sure the collector owns it?

You will need to hire an attorney, and answer the lawsuit. Your attorney can serve discovery on the plaintiff, and compel the plaintiff to turn...

Can the plaintiff in a child custody/modification case appeal an unfavorable ruling?

If a court reporter did not take down your custody hearing, there will not be a way to successfully appeal the trial court's order. If a court...

Can I avoid a junior lien in Chapter 7 in the California Central District Bankruptcy Court?

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an opinion this week that bars or prohibits lien stripping of second mortgages from real property. Their per...

How can I reclaim money from my mortgage company? I filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy close to 2 years ago.

Consult your bankruptcy attorney. You can file an adversary proceeding against the lender, and seek a court order to require a refund of the...

Mother of my child is educated but grossly underemployed, can I ask judge to impute her income more than minimum wage?

If she has a track record of earning a higher income in the past, the court may impute a higher income to her on the worksheets. The court...