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L Jed Berliner
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Chapter 7 bankruptcies stay on a credit report for ten years, but there's no...
Kara O'Donnell
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I agree with Attorney Berliner. You should pull your credit report and check...
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William J Mcleod
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Contributor Level 5

It's difficult to answer questions like this in a bubble - i.e., without...
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William J Mcleod
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Contributor Level 5

Unless he's willing to voluntarily repay you - which based on your comments...
Kara O'Donnell
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Contributor Level 5

You will need to file suit to get the money back. Judge Judy always has a lot...
Michael B Feinman
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You have not provided nearly enough information for complete answer to this...
L Jed Berliner
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A Massachusetts declaration of homestead, if recorded by either spouse before...
William T Harrington
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A Massachusetts judgment is good for 20 years. However, you need to locate...
Phil A. Taylor
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There are a variety of options available to collect on a judgment. Some...
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Dmitry Lev's answer
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No. Simply put, you are only allowed to strip the lien of a wholly unsecured...
Theodore John Koban
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Contributor Level 4

Sorry to have to say "No." If there is one dollar of equity in the realty that...
William J Mcleod
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Contributor Level 5

If you're considering bankruptcy, it is important to remember that all property...
Kara O'Donnell
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Contributor Level 5

The short answer is yes, all of your property regardless of state will be...
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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Contributor Level 7

You can hire a lawyer to demand payment of the debt and file suit if no payment...
William T Harrington
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Contributor Level 5

Perhaps he is willing to sign an agreement for a payment plan, that charges...
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William J Mcleod
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Contributor Level 5

First, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005...
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William J Mcleod
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Contributor Level 5

Let's be serious: your making $2.63 per hour and it's all going to taxes. But...
Michael L. Tumposky
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Contributor Level 4

You will not be arrested unless the court finds you have the ability to pay and...
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In order to evaluate whether the debt collector violated your rights under the...
Phil A. Taylor
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Filing litigation on a debt after the statute of limitations has passed is a...
Kara O'Donnell
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The good news is YES, IRAs are protected in a Chapter 13. I would be happy...
Daniel S Gindes
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Contributor Level 4

Your IRA is completely protected. The question is how large are your...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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Contributor Level 7

It sounds as though you were sued on a debt, and failed to appear or defend...
Kara O'Donnell
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Because it is a civil case, I do not know of any pro bono attorneys that can...
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Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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Contributor Level 7

You probably have a very good chance here, but I would strongly recommend that...
Daniel S Gindes
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Contributor Level 4

I agree with everything Mr. Vaughn Martel said in his answer. One other thing...
Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
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I think you certainly have a good defense if you were to decide not to pay, and...
Kara O'Donnell
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Contributor Level 5

I would review any contract you agreed to when you set up the auto-pay. There...
Daniel S Gindes
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Contributor Level 4

Yes, you do have a cause of action under both federal and state laws regulating...
Joshua Bradley Farmer
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Contributor Level 1

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) prohibits any third-party debt...
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Kara O'Donnell
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Contributor Level 5

Are you facing foreclosure? Do you wish to file bankruptcy before or after you...
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Daniel S Gindes
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Contributor Level 4

I am not sure exactly what you are asking, but most people can "save" their...
Jeffrey Daniel Larkin
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Contributor Level 7

I agree with Mr. Gindes' response. LEGAL DISCLAIMER Mr. Larkin is licensed...
E. Brian Davis
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If the legal theory supporting your complaint is sound and if there is some...
William J Mcleod
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Contributor Level 5

The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association may be able to...

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