Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Maryland

Lien

My husband and I filed bankruptcy in 1998. We recieved our discharge in 2000. We are currently in the process of selling our home and we have found that a deparment store has a lien on the home. This department store was listed in our bankruptcy. Is it possible for them to put a lien on our home after a bankruptcy has been discharged.


Asked on 8/09/01, 4:05 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lawrence Holzman Holzman Law Firm, LLC

Re: Lien

It would be unlikely that the store got a valid lien unless it obtained a judgment against you prior to the filing of your bankruptcy and established a lien at that time. You should consult an attorney to resolve the issue.

Lawrence R. Holzman, Esquire

Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.

6404 Ivy Lane, Suite 400

Greenbelt, MD 20770

(301) 220-2200

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Answered on 8/10/01, 8:42 am
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: Lien

If the lien pre-dated the bankruptcy, it is valid. If not, you should see your bankruptcy lawyer who should be able to get the creditor to release it.

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Answered on 8/09/01, 6:04 pm


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