Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

what happens if I file bankrupcy and my mom was joint on my car that was repossessed?


Asked on 8/10/10, 10:57 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Charles Shamash Caceres & Shamash, LLP

If she was a co-signor or joint on the account and she has never filed for bankruptcy relief, chances are that the lender would go after her for the deficiency.

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Answered on 8/15/10, 11:54 am
Brian Whitaker Lifeline Legal, LLP

A common misconception is that bankruptcy eliminates debts. Actually, what it eliminates is the filing debtor's responsibility to pay those debts. If someone else is also responsible to pay a debt, he/she will continue to be responsible.

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Answered on 8/16/10, 1:29 am


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