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What to do if the company that took my wedding photos has filed for bankruptcy?

Hello. The immediate concern is your photos. On a practical level, you could simply get on the phone and make a lot of phone calls to try on your own to track down the location of your photos. You cou

Tricia Dwyer answered 1 month ago

If I was an authorized user on one of my husband's credit cards and now he has filed for bankruptcy, am I responsible for this debt?

Generally speaking, no, you are not.  You did not sign the original credit agreement which is a contract to pay.  However, as an authorized user any delinquency of the primary card holder&nb

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 6 months ago

Can I pay off a mortgage before my bankruptcy is finalized?

Assuming the bankruptcy trustee is aware of your intent to pay off your mortgage via your 401 k retirement benefits then under federal bankruptcy law there is nothing improper about what you desire to

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 6 months ago

What to do if my husband has a medical bill of over $13,000 that has gone into collections?

Under federal law, your husband is entitled to file for bankruptcy protection. However, the debt if incurred during the marriage for the medical bill of $13,000 is a marital debt which you are obligat

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 8 months ago

If I have a credit card with mine and my father's name, when I file for bankruptcy will that affect his credit too?

Under federal bankruptcy laws the filing of a bankruptcy petition by you alone with respect to your creditors will have no impact upon a joint debt that you and your father have with respect to the cr

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 10 months ago

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