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How long after a chapter 7 bankruptcy case is discharged can I reopen to file an adversary proceeding in NY
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Answered on April 27, 2018
You can reopen the bankruptcy case at any time, though you may have to file a Motion to Reinstate the Automatic Stay, or simply a Motion for a...
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How does a judgment work ?
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Answered on April 27, 2018
Day 1 is the day after Court, assuming that said day is a weekday. The other side can certainly fight the judgment. Should you actually obtain a...
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I received a Summons and Complaint for a medical bill. Do I need a lawyer?
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Answered on April 27, 2018
Whether you choose to hire a lawyer or not, you should consider interposing an Answer to the Summons & Complaint. It does not have to be anything...
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Please help me. Was all this transferring of my mortgage done correctly? I doubt it.
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Answered on April 27, 2018
It's not clear what your question is... If you're trying to determine whether the transfer of the security, which represents your mortgage...
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Do I have to give up my winnings from an accident lawsuit after i declared bankruptcy years ago?
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Answered on April 15, 2018
Assuming that the accident occurred *after* your Chapter 13 case ended, you have nothing to worry about. Sorry to hear about the accident.
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Received a letter from a lawyer about an old judgement. What actions do I need to take?
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Answered on April 15, 2018
The judgment may not be on your credit report, as it has been more than seven [7] years since it was entered.
The language that this company...
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My house was foreclosed in 2017 I expected to get written off but wasn't ,how long can this go on?
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Answered on April 15, 2018
Don't worry. The Cancellation of Debt can be retroactively applied to the date of the cancellation itself - i.e. 2015. It will not be imputed to...
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What can I do about an overdue water bill on a house that is in the process of a foreclosure in Newburgh NY?
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Answered on April 15, 2018
I don't think that you have anything to worry about. The water bill is akin to a property tax, in that it attaches to your house - not to you...
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What what can I do to stop wage garnishment?
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Answered on April 15, 2018
In my professional experience, an individual with a civil judgment entered against them usually has more than one "problem debt", so to speak.
I...
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I filed a chapter 13 to stop a foreclosure sale and give me to submit a Shoft Sale packet I will now withdraw
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Answered on March 19, 2018
The bankruptcy will remain on your credit. That said, you can certainly build your credit back up over time - but there's probably no quick fix for...