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Lesley Abigail Hoenig's answer
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It will not force him to file bankruptcy, however, he will be stuck with the...
Jonathan Alexander Sprouffske
Jonathan Alexander Sprouffske's answer
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While your filing will not automatically force him into bankruptcy, as a...
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Robert Martin Louque Jr.'s answer
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I am assuming the $8,000 is an unsecured deficiency. The debt needs to be...
Shawn B Alexander
Shawn B Alexander's answer
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The short answer is no. I do not practice in your sate and you will need to...
Shawn B Alexander
Shawn B Alexander's answer
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I do not practice in Virginia and you will need a lawyer locally. The collector...
Young S Song
Young S Song's answer
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Unfortunately, when it comes to collection agents, the biggest jerk often ends...
Mark Hankins
Mark Hankins' answer
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If they're using the term "moral responsibility" chances are it's because any...
Shawn B Alexander
Shawn B Alexander's answer
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I agree with Mr.Hankins on all counts. You should start keeping a log of all...
Angel Marie Van Wieren
Angel Marie Van Wieren's answer
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Confirm the debt in question was included in your bankruptcy petition. If it...
Michael Hal Schwartz
Michael Hal Schwartz's answer
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Cal your bankruptcy attorney. He or she should know what to do; if not call me.
Robert W. Kovacs Jr.
Robert W. Kovacs Jr.'s answer
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This is a tough call and without knowing a lot more it is tough for me to give...
Shawn B Alexander
Shawn B Alexander's answer
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I agree with Mr. Kovacs and I would reccomend taking the settlement offer to a...
Andrew Daniel Myers
Andrew Daniel Myers' answer
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If you are truly 'upside down' on the house, then it is not an asset subject to...
Richard George Fonfrias
Richard George Fonfrias' answer
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You can save your home, and your 404c retirement with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy....
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Edward P Sager's answer
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I can only respond to how this could be handled in Washington State, but simply...
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Ben Wynn Koyl
Ben Wynn Koyl's answer
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It sounds as if these debts are causing some acute stress in your life. My...
Clair Michelle Stewart
Clair Michelle Stewart's answer
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If you feel burdened and overwhelmed by your debt, bankruptcy may be an option...
Steven Alan Fink
Steven Alan Fink's answer
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You have nothing to worry about. The debt is his and his estate's. As no...
Shawn B Alexander
Shawn B Alexander's answer
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I agree with Mr. Fink and would add that you did not have privity ( a...
Shawn B Alexander
Shawn B Alexander's answer
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The short answer is no. I practice in Washington and you will want to confirm...
Alan James Brinkmeier
Alan James Brinkmeier's answer
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File the federal order on discharge with the creditor. Also, alert the credit...
Robert W. Kovacs Jr.
Robert W. Kovacs Jr.'s answer
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You should not have incurred new debt while you are in bankruptcy without the...
Shawn B Alexander
Shawn B Alexander's answer
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The short answer is no. I practice in Washington and your state may have...
Shawn B Alexander
Shawn B Alexander's answer
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It sounds as if your mom is judgment proof. The chances of the creditor waiving...
Carlos Gonzalez
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i would agree with the previous posting, and add that you may wish to consult...
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Andrew Daniel Myers
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No. Think of it this way: Bankruptcy embraces your entire financial...
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Henry Daniel Lively
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Call them and explain your situation and see if you can settle for a payment...
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Henry Daniel Lively
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Without knowing what your specific assets and debts are, it is difficult to...

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