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I am 62 on Social Security. No health insurance. Nothing in bank. 20k + credit card debt. House for sale for ammt. owed to bank. 20k in IRA. No other retirement. Own 2 old cars ('98 ,05). Alone, unmarried.
answered on Jan 9, 2012
Often Timeshares are not Deeded, they are merely an agreement. Thus, they do not actually foreclose. If Deeded, then a foreclosure may occur. Alternatively, you could contact them about the possability of a Deed-in-Lieu.
As for the possability of a Bky, the amount owed is not a bar.... View More 
answered on Dec 8, 2011
As a co-debtor on the mortgage, you will be receiving notice of the case. The Trustee's name and contact information will be listed on the notice. If you cannot wait, then Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a free service, as long as you use less... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2011
For a regular person there are two basic types of bankruptcy. A Chapter 7, also called Liquidation or Straight Bankruptcy, and a Chapter 13, also called Reorganization. A 7 takes a few months, and any unexempt property will have to be either purchased back or surrendered to the Trustee. A 13 is... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2011
Depends on how much of the permitted state exemptions she uses. I would suggest you speak with an attorney. Most offer a Free Initial Consultation, during which you can address this and other questions.
If you are not ready for that step yet, make an inventory of everything owned and... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2011
Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a free service, as long as you use less than $10 of services per calendar quarter. Once signed in you can pull up the specific case and review
Filed in Texas Eastern - (now out of business)
answered on Nov 8, 2011
Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a free service, as long as you use less than $10 of services per calendar quarter. Once signed in, pull up the specific case.
answered on Nov 8, 2011
Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a free service, as long as you use less than $10 of services per calendar quarter. Once signed in, you can pull up the specific case.
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