I've had several clients tell me that they've tried "debt relief" companies, but none were happy with the results (if any).

The going rate for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, for attorneys fees plus court costs, is about $2,000, for a simple, straightforward case.... View More

Find the car, repossess it if your name is on it, then sell it and pay the proceeds on the loan. There’s really no other way for you to get out from paying its. If your name is not on the title, then you’ll need to sue her to resolve this.

No. They cannot.

It is both normal and legal and happens all the time. Plan payments are routinely amended every day across the country.

What is your question?

Not without foreclosing if the deed is in your name.

Under certain circumstances, yes, but I would need more facts to give you a more specific response.

Generally, Social Security benefits are exempt from execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or another legal process, or from the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law. The exceptions are that benefits are subject: (1) to the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to make levies for... View More

Federally backed student loans are not dischargeable in bankruptcy, unless you can prove hardship (which has a high threshold that you don't seem to meet). Most likely, you would still owe this debt after a chapter 7 bankruptcy case. You should speak to a local bankruptcy attorney to confirm this.

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answered on Oct 25, 2015

To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Good luck.

Seven years must pass between the filing of Chapter 7 cases. The dates are counted from Filing Date to Filing Date, not Discharge/Discharge. Based upon the years provided, it has been approx 9 years, so you can refile.

Student loans, regardless of the source are generally not dischargeable in bankruptcy. There are rare circumstances when then can be discharged in bankruptcy, but it involves the filing of an expensive secondary action involving issues which can be more affordably addressed with most lenders... View More

A: That was a very long time ago. I would strongly suggest you: (1) speak with a malpractice attorney and (2) speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney about the possibility of reopening your case, or filing a new one and doing a 522F Motion.

To find an attorney you should contact your county or state bar association. Owning a business, which has a regular cash flow is not a bar to filing a bankruptcy.

When you file Bky everything is included. Everything you own and owe. You can keep things, such as a mortgaged property via a Reaffirmation Agreement, but still everything owned and owed is included.

Debt is not the only thing to look at when considering Bky. Income must be examined to confirm you pass the Means Test (income is compared to those in your community). You must also examine transfers/sales (court could reverse transfers or sales for less than market value) and exemptions (you... View More

If there is a deficiency after the sale of your daughter's property, potentially, it could become a lien against the jointly held real property. Depending on the specific exemptions in your state, you could loose your home, should the Plaintiff chose to levy. I would suggest you speak with... View More

Undue Hardship alone is not sufficient. Student Loans are pretty much NOT Dischargeable. However, US Dept Ed does provide for a forgiveness program due to disability. The degree of disability is much, Much, MUCH GREATER than Social Security Disabled. To be frank, we're talking about a your... View More