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Harley Aaron Feinstein
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Let's assume this debt is a garden variety dischargeable debt. (In other words...
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Is it legal for a creditor to still have a judgment on file at the courthouse...
Peter Francis Geraci
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Yes you can. Social security settlements are exempt from creditors under...
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The ability to exempt the Social Security under the Federal exceptions is the "...
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Yes. A debt for unpaid tuition,fees, etc owed directly to the university is not...
Peter Francis Geraci
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Generally, there is no limitation on collection of any student loan made using...
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Peter Francis Geraci
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You should obtain specific advice from an attorney. Generally, pensions are...
Peter Francis Geraci
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You still owe the bank? And your boat is being hidden by your cousin? You...
Peter Francis Geraci
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Foreclosure by the bank will result in their mortage being reduced to an...
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Peter Francis Geraci
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A bankruptcy case can be open as long as it takes to administer an asset. You...
Peter Francis Geraci
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Corporations often file bankruptcy to eliminate pension obligations. Your...
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A. Spencer Bergstedt
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You can file a Chapter 13 plan which is essentially a debt workout plan, which...
Peter Francis Geraci
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"Debt Workout Agreements" can take several forms: 1. You call your...
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Anthony John Colleluori
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He is right. He cannot get out of back child support. In addition child support...
Paul D Friedman
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Your husband sounds like a smart man. Child support is a Court Order and...
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Okorie Okorocha
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I agree with the other attorney. The only other thing I would add is to keep...
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If you can afford to get back on track and want to get the car back I would...
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It doesn't appear from your question that your lawyer did anything wrong. You...
Peter Francis Geraci
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Your attorney did not file Chapter 7! You did? You read a 30 page bankruptcy...
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Peter Francis Geraci
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It depends on what kind of court fines. Generally, under Chapter 7, fines of...
John M. Kaman
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Generally not. You can discharge debts but not payments imposed on you that...
Peter Francis Geraci
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Jackie, don't ever give anyone on the phone your debit card number. Realize...
Brett D Weiss
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Chapter 7 may be an option, and Chapter 13 may be an option. Payday lenders are...
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Peter Francis Geraci
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Generally, the statute of limitations must be raised as an affirmative defense...
Peter Francis Geraci
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You should have a pen and paper handy at work. Get the number the collector is...
Brett D Weiss
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Note that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act does not apply to creditors...
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Peter Francis Geraci
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Your daughter evidently made herself liable for the debt, and is now a...
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Peter Francis Geraci
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Bankruptcy law permits you to file for relief on debts that you co-signed. Of...
Brett D Weiss
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Only spouses may file a joint bankruptcy. If you file individually and receive...
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Peter Francis Geraci
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Generally, if you just co-signed the debt, you have no rights in the car itself....
Peter Francis Geraci
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Generally, you must wait 8 years from the filing date of your prior Chapter 7...
Brett D Weiss
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You may receive only one Chapter 7 discharge every 8 years, measuring from the...

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