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This is part 2 of a payday loan question I asked two days ago. The debt is valid, but the new wrinkle is that...
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Answered on May 20, 2011
Never, ever take out a payday loan again. Contact your local state office of the attorney general.
These loans almost always violate the usury...
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Chapter 13 question
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Answered on May 20, 2011
People often ask if they can keep homes, second homes, cars, boats, tax refunds, etc., when they are contemplating Bankruptcy. I always tell them...
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Whats the limit on when they can garish wages?
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Answered on May 20, 2011
Colorado Wage Garnishment
Gross earnings for the First Pay Period less deductions required by Law
Amounts based on Federal minimum hourly...
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I owe a disputed debt to a company, but that company is in Chapter 7, what do I do?
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Answered on May 20, 2011
You need to have a bankruptcy attorney rview this right away. First, you talk about debt you owe and then a lawsuit that you are trying to...
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Do I need to file a reaffirmation to keep my home in NC?
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Answered on May 19, 2011
The banks can foreclose now since you filed a chapter 7 and you are behind on the mortgage. Generally the banks may foreclose if you are current...
Can discovery be started before filing an answer or affirmative defenses?
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Answered on May 18, 2011
Normally you cannot start discovery until you Answer. You may amend your answer lateer to take account of information from the discovery...
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Can I view records that I subpoenaed prior to trial?
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Answered on May 18, 2011
Yes it is true. You have to be able to authenticate the records and have them admitted at trial. This tends to be a very technical element of a...
If I represent myself in court, can I bring someone to sit with me at counsel table
and help me with organizing, etc?
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Answered on May 18, 2011
It is up to the Judge. Normally only an attorney would be allowed with you but the court may allow a lay person. They may not, however, speak or...
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Is there a statute of limitations regarding medical bills? I am being sued for medical bills that are four years old.
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Answered on May 18, 2011
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR COLLECTION:
Open Account (credit card): 3 years
Written Contract: 6
Written Contract for Goods and...
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What happens if I am unable to pay a debt that was re-affirmed in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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Answered on May 18, 2011
If you reaffirmed the debt andd it was signed by the Court you remain liable for the debt as if you did not file bankruptcy.
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