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Shaun Amarnani
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It appears you are trying to file it yourself. I cannot answer your question...
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Henry Repay
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This is a tricky question in that the debt is dischargeable if it clearly is...
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Kevin John Stewart
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Depending on its value and the amount of equity you have in it, you could...
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Andrew Daniel Myers
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Truly no 2 cases are alike so it is hard to give one-size-fits all advice. If...
Pamela Koslyn
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You may want to get and read a book like the one linked below, written for non-...
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Angel Marie Van Wieren
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Not everyone qualifies to file under Chapter 7. Please visit the following...
Jeff Adrian Biddle
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You can qualify two ways... First, if your income is lower than the median...
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Your husband can file a bankruptcy by himself, however your income will...
Andrew Daniel Myers
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Attorney Tovarez is right. Where this much is at stake, your life savings tied...
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Jeffrey Daniel Larkin
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No you cannot. Only in Chapter 13 can you strip an equity line and it appears...
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Cameron Hall Totten
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As the "debt" was incurred or arose before you will file bankruptcy, it will be...
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The way my attorney explained to me is that the civil suit ruling against me...
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Alan James Brinkmeier
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Traffic fines are not dischargeable on a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Money you owe...
Theodore W. Robinson
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I agree with the first answer given. Fines for criminal conduct or quasi-...
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Jeena Jeehyun Cho
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Creditors that hold purchase money security (money you borrowed to purchase a...
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Unfortunately the balance will not be returned to you, it will be used to pay...
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Mark Hankins
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I can't opine specifically on North Carolina law, but I can share some tips....
Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Mr. Hankins and you may not be quite ready if you are not losing a...
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Henry Daniel Lively
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If you file bankruptcy you will not have to pay tax on income from debt relief....
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Cameron Hall Totten
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Your questions are very specific to your situation. Generally speaking, if you...
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Glen Edward Ashman
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I'd need more information, but it very possible that you can. Feel free to...
Angel Marie Van Wieren
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The answer to your question will likely turn on whether your assets are "exempt"...
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Shawn B Alexander
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You should use the lawyer search tab in the upper right hand of the web site...
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Shawn B Alexander
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You are expected to settle your accounts and do business the best you can,...
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L. Maxwell Taylor
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Chapter 7 bankruptcy stops debt collection in its tracks and discharges most...
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No, your wages cannot be garnished if you opt for Chapter 7 as a credit...
Robert W. Kovacs Jr.
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The foreclosure will be reported on credit report regardless of when your case...
Royce Brent Bishop
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Bankruptycy is not my speciality. I do not like Bankruptcy, but somtimes it is...
Brian David Lerner
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Hello: You always have the option to change your attorney. If you ultimately...

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