If I file bankruptcy, will it stop the foreclosure? We have been trying to sell the house since Jan. We have sent in two short sale offers and both were denied. The house is now in the foreclosure status and I am afraid we are running out of time. Also, if I file bankruptcy, will it affect my ex if he is still on the deed? If so…can he file a quick claim to release his name from it? Will the bankruptcy completely stop the foreclosure…or will it continue with my ex? Is there even an option where I can let the house go, have a clean slate and continue to start over once I file bankruptcy. Will they still go after my ex or just take the house?

I have a townhome in Miami and need to sell it since Countrywide has increased the payments from 2,500 to 3,400. I just cant pay this property and now I have to sell it ASAP. I havent been able to pay for over 4 months and now that I finally have a buyer Countrywide is sending a payoff of over $326k when it was suppose to be $295k!!! They want to charge me penalties and other stuff but I am trying to avoid a foreclosure .. why cant they work with me here and waive some of the penalties or costs ??? Somebody help me … any advice?