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Bankruptcy does not remove liens on real property. Often, judgment liens of creditors are avoided in bankruptcy but it's a bit late to give that a... Read Answer
Bankruptcy does not eliminate a debt for criminal fines or actions. See 11 USC sec 523 for details. If bankruptcy did eliminate criminal warrants,... Read Answer
No, social security benefits are exempt from bankruptcy, creditors and other attachments nationwide. Only the IRS and student loans can attach SSI... Read Answer
No, it is not possible. You can't expunge something you did. Ask Equifax why this is remaining on your credit for more than the normal 7 years. ... Read Answer
No, expungement is a document provided in criminal cases to seal a file. No such think for bankruptcy. Guess Equifax wanted to send you on a wild... Read Answer
You signed on the mortgage, so you're liable for the debt and responsible for the payments being made on time. The credit reporting agencies won't... Read Answer
Ther is no such thing as a "medical bankruptcy," there is only bankruptcy, which involves your entire situation. Talk to a good local bankruptcy... Read Answer
Most people who file for bankruptcy keep their homes. It depends on your entire situation, so go see or talk to a good local bankruptcy lawyer. Good... Read Answer
Generally speaking, you can discharge legal fees charged by your own lawyer.
When you pay 100%, the bankruptcy trustee will overlook a lot of issues that in other circumstances, might be a problem. Obviously, you never know a... Read Answer
Have you put any of your requests in writing or asked for an accounting of any work performed? In many instances, you do not understand that having... Read Answer
If this was an expense you obtained voluntarily, it seems you SHOULD not get it discharged since you knew when it was incurred that did not intend to... Read Answer
If you have $50K in equity, you have nothing to worry about. You may want to double check your numbers. If I were you, I would pay an experienced BK... Read Answer
Since the debt is on your mother's credit card, it's her debt not yours. You can't have another person's debts discharged in your bankruptcy.
If your home is without a mortgage, you can only protect about $44000 of equity (about $56,000 if one of you is oer 65) against joint debts. If your... Read Answer
If your name is one the loan account then you continue to be responsible for the debt. It is a joint debt and even though she is no longer available... Read Answer
You have not given enough information for any sort of educated answer. Find a good local bankruptcy attorney and explain your ENTIRE situation to him... Read Answer
You need to pay an attorney for an hour of their time. Trying to answer a legal question without looking at the paperwork is risky, at best.
Transactions to insiders are closely scrutinized; you must sell for fair market value, or at least liquidation value (a bit less than fmv). A trustee... Read Answer
Ask the lawyer. Depending on the potential legal issues which the lawyer perceives and the local market rate, the advance payment would likely run... Read Answer
I believe so. I have about 60 standard questions I need to ask before I can say one way or the other.
Not only can you include that debt, you must include that debt! Whether or not the debt to Social Security can be discharged depends on its nature:... Read Answer
Go back to that lawyer who gave you good advice and sue the school. You are not likely to get a lot in damages, but you certainly should get... Read Answer
My usual fee is $2000, and, in addition, there are $450 in out of pocket fees. This can be paid over time, as there is usually no great hurry in... Read Answer