I co-signed for a friend on a car loan and she has now managed to ruin my credit. Will I be relieved of my duty if I file bk?
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Answered on March 01, 2021
Yes, you should be able to get rid of the car loan as well as your credit cards. The only thing that concerns me is you mention tolls. That...
Will they take it?
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Answered on September 30, 2020
Probably not. But there is more to know before any attorney can give you a definitive answer. I have no idea if you have a $250,000 Ferrari with...
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Chapter 7 and spouses income?
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Answered on December 24, 2019
As Adam said, it is still household income to determine whether you qualify for chapter 7. 6 months of her income will be needed to determine your...
If I am in default on student loans and the irs is keeping my tax refund can they also keep an inheritance left to me?
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Answered on November 21, 2019
Federal student loan servicers generally do not chase assets for payment, they only look to income. There are methods for getting out of default...
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Over my head in credit card debt...
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Answered on October 02, 2019
Sue you. And if they win, then they can pursue assets and potentially garnish you. The judgment sits there for up to 20 years and they keep...
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In the previous 6 months I made under the median income for house of 1. If I file bankruptcy will I get and keep a chapter 7?
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Answered on July 22, 2019
The previous 6 months income completes the means test. But if you have income of $5,000/month going forward, you might not satisfy the test of...
If i file for bankruptcy can a school still withold my transcript?
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Answered on July 16, 2019
Yes the college had to turn over the transcript.
Can my wages be garnished for a defaulted car loan?
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Answered on July 09, 2019
Yes, they can try to garnish your wages. Whether you are exempt from garnishment is another issue, and one you have to affirmatively assert. You...
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What is the law for reaffirmation agreements ?
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Answered on July 08, 2019
There is no law that requires a lender to report payments to a credit reporting bureau. The main law is that if something IS reported, that it be...
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Student Loan Discharge in chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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Answered on May 09, 2019
She would need to file an adversary to try to discharge the student loans.
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