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If I file bankruptcy can my husband be held liable in any way for my debts?

As long as you are the only partner that owes debt, then your husband …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago

What methods can I use to prove that a debtor claimed single status in a bankruptcy case but committed fraud by intentionally divorcing his spouse in order to hide assets?

Here is the thing. Hiding assets is one thing but legitimately being divorced and …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 years ago

Does an automatic stay effect debt incurred after a bankruptcy filing?

This depends on the terms of the lease.  Is this a month-to-month lease, or …

Mark J. Markus, Law Offices Of answered 8 years ago

If I was discharged under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy over a year ago and a company is posting on-line that I still owe them, how can I get that removed?

Was your "company" a corporation, or simply a dba/sole proprietorship?  If it was the …

Mark J. Markus, Law Offices Of answered 8 years ago

Can I assume a mortgage even though I filed Chapter 13 and I'm still paying on it?

Very likely not. First and foremost, if you are still paying on the plan, you …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 years ago