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Chapter 7 Case Discharged and Closed.

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

Attorney Sinclair gave you the correct answer. In addition to reviewing the notice, you can contact your attorney to confirm that you do not have...

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Can amount be reduced? Would filing for bankruptcy help me reduce or get rid of debt?

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

Bankruptcy should help you. The majority of debts are dischargeable in a bankruptcy. However, there are certain debts, such as certain taxes and...

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Can a creditor put a levy on my bank account when my only income now is disability?

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

I'm sorry to hear about your illness and wish you a complete and prompt recovery. Pursuant to N.Y. Civil Procedure law, section 5222-a If the bank...

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Individual trying to collect a disputed debt from 2000 continues to contact family members, church clergy etc...any remedy?

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

I agree with my colleagues above, and just as Mr. Weltman recommended, do contact a New Jersey attorney to assist you in responding the the...

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NY resident wages being garnished for IN judgement. No transfer of judgement to NY state.

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

I would strongly recommend you retain a bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible in your area. The filing will stop the enforcement of the...

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Can I get any portion of my money back?

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

A delay of three years is not the norm. Upon full payment, the case is filed immediately or within a few days, unless there is a strategic reason...

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I anticipate my bank acct to be frozen due to a judgment against me by a creditor. I stopped all my direct deposits to my acct.

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

There is no safe place outside of bankruptcy. Bankruptcy provides an "automatic stay" immediately upon the filing of the case. That means that...

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I filed Chapter 7 and now want to convert to Chapter 13, how long do I have to do this

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

I urge you to consult a very knowledgeable chapter 13 attorney as soon as possible. Or, if you are currently represented by an attorney who...

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Can an employer withhold debts from salary/wages?

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

This is a very delicate matter given the fact that you do not want to lose your job and a good job is a precious commodity. Typically, in order...

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How do you find out if you have a judgment from a creditor?

Barbie's answer | Answered on January 11, 2015

My colleagues above have advised you how to ascertain whether a judgment has been filed. Additionally, a bankruptcy attorney can ascertain that...

Barbie Dawn Lieber's Answers (1029)

Chapter 7 Case Discharged and Closed.

Can amount be reduced? Would filing for bankruptcy help me reduce or get rid of debt?

Can a creditor put a levy on my bank account when my only income now is disability?

Individual trying to collect a disputed debt from 2000 continues to contact family members, church clergy etc...any remedy?

NY resident wages being garnished for IN judgement. No transfer of judgement to NY state.

Can I get any portion of my money back?

I anticipate my bank acct to be frozen due to a judgment against me by a creditor. I stopped all my direct deposits to my acct.

I filed Chapter 7 and now want to convert to Chapter 13, how long do I have to do this

Can an employer withhold debts from salary/wages?

How do you find out if you have a judgment from a creditor?