I just spent $20,000 on my daughter wedding. Now I am filing for bankruptcy. How will this effect my case?
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Answered on July 09, 2012
One factor by itself does not control if it wise for you to file now. For example, if you have been paying creditors something, saved the money...
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Can my ex-landlord still collect on a judgement after filing chapter 11 bankruptcy?
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Answered on July 09, 2012
Of course he can. Chapter 11 allows him to continue operating including sue people to collect. If you wish to settle, he may be more flexible...
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Should i accept this settlement for 70% of a judgement against me?
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Answered on July 03, 2012
It never hurts to ask - offer less. If you can afford it, do the deal and get rid of it. Just know you will be taxed on the reduction unless you...
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Do I need permission from the trustee to buy a new appliance?
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Answered on June 21, 2012
As long as the purchase is in the ordinary course, it is fine. Unfortunately, appliances eventually break and need to be replaced. The Chapter !3...
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How many years can a jugment be held against a person in mass
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Answered on June 20, 2012
You need to get an attorney involved. As stated, you may be able claim possession of the IRA but an attorney needs to take a careful look at the...
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Should I ignore the judgement and file for bankruptcy in the future?
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Answered on June 20, 2012
I agree with the idea that you should get a free consultation and get a free credit report from annualcreditreport. Com to insure that there is no...
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If the plaintiff wins judgement against me for unsecured debt but I cannot pay, how do they go about satisfying their judgement
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Answered on June 19, 2012
The court system is full of people who can not pay . I have had clients come in with multiple judgments for many years before opting to file...
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Can my personal belongings be seized in the state of Massachusetts to satisfy a judgement for unsecured debt?
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Answered on June 19, 2012
State law automatically protects a certain amount of your personal belongings from being seized. The creditor has to go to court to get an order...
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Is it possible for the creditor to come after my personal belongings to satisfy a judgement if I have no income in Massachusetts
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Answered on June 19, 2012
Chances are very unlikely that they will go after your personal possessions. In an abundance of caution, I would print out the list of exemptions...
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Is there some type of Motion I can be file in Bankrupty Court to receive a Discharge even if the Trustee is Filing for Dismissal
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Answered on June 18, 2012
A top personal bankruptcy lawyer is now the pro se clerk for the bankrutpcy court. His job is to help individuals who can not afford a lawyer. What...