If I hire a lawyer for bankruptcy, whose responsibility is it to gather all the information together?

The law helps those who help themselves. You will be asked to fill out questionnaires, and to supply information to any attorney that does...

Bankruptcy and quit claim deed

Was this transfer part of your divorce settlement agreement? Did you file a Chapter 7 case, or a Chapter 13 case? The trustee may ask you some...

Should I forward a settlement email from another collection agency to another firm trying to collect on the same bill?

Did you get a release from the first company when you paid out the settlement? If you paid the first debt collector a settlement amount, and if...

I'm in need of post-bankruptcy advice. My vehicle was discharged. A year later, what are my options with this vehicle?

If you have $3,000 worth of equity in the vehicle, I would trade it in on another vehicle, it that is possible. If you surrender the vehicle, the...

My out-of-state elderly father hired a lawyer I haven't met, & I want to help make sure the lawyer doesn't take advantage of him

What type of probate work was actually done here? Was this a simple probate matter? Or was this a will contest or some other type of contested...

Marriage

You need to obtain a certified copy of your final judgment and decree of divorce. You would present that document to obtain a marriage license if...

If the lien is recorded on the certificate of title, it will survive the Chapter 7 discharge. In order to get a clear title to the motor vehicle,...

Regarding bankruptcy, is it possible (or reasonable) to file bankruptcy with lawsuits pending, and active?

What types of lawsuits are you involved in? Federal bankruptcy law overrides state debt collection law. The only area where bankruptcy does not...

When does the statue of limitations in MD concerning debt start? 3 yrs from original creditor or 3 yrs from when midland bought?

The creditor has three years to sue you on a debt after it is written off. Once suit is filed within the three year period, the defendant has no...

You do not need to represent yourself in this matter. If you represent yourself in this lawsuit, chances are that the plaintiff will obtain a...