The lawyer took it upon himself to file Chapter 13 without my signature and final consent. What should I do?
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Answered on July 26, 2012
I would contact the office of the United States Trustee in your district (look it up on the internet), and/or speak to another bankruptcy counsel. ...
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Can I take bankruptcy for my debt and not affect my husband's credit?
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Answered on July 26, 2012
If you mean can you file alone without your husband, the answer is yes. You likely have to take his income into account, for purposes of the...
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I owe around $24,000 in personal expenses on my Corporate Card. I know I have to repay, but can I be jailed?
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Answered on July 26, 2012
No, I can't imagine under what circumstances (blatant fraud, perhaps?) you could go to jail. It's a civil matter. They can sue you for the...
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Can I be held personally responsible for credit card debt from mine and my soon to be ex-husband's defunct business - S Corp?
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Answered on July 26, 2012
Whether you are responsible depends on whether you assumed personal liability when you opened the card account. Even if the account is in the name...
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How to file an answer for a debt summons for credit card debt ?
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Answered on July 26, 2012
Very sorry to hear about your trouble. There are possible ways you can deal with Midland Funding's collection suit, but first, a look at the...
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How does bankruptcy affect a cosigner
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Answered on July 25, 2012
No, her credit won't be "ruined" if you do Chapter 7 (she didn't file bankruptcy),.... though she still be liable to pay Sallieme the money. ...
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Can a real estate agent take pictures inside your house during bankruptcy?
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Answered on July 25, 2012
Yes, you have to cooperate with the trustee and/or his agents . For the sake of getting your eventual discharge, it might be a minor...
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What can happen if I have to tell bankruptcy court I got a new job?
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Answered on July 25, 2012
It matters what your income is on the filing date, not a week after the meeting of creditors is over. I assume on the filing date of your...
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Does the bank have to pay off liens like hoa dues after a bankruptcy and before they can get the property back.
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Answered on July 25, 2012
HOA fees are not dischargeable in a bankruptcy, and you are generally personally liable for them if they remain unpaid to the time of foreclosure. ...
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I am waiting for probate to close, to inherit my home. If I file for bankruptcy while probate is open, do I lose my home?
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Answered on July 25, 2012
I would probably wait until after the probate case is settled before you file bankruptcy. It is very possible that some of your entitlement from...
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