How long should a basic bankruptcy take? I paid my lawyer in full March 15th 2016 and it still hasn't started

There are a number of steps. Have you taken the credit counseling course? Contact the attorney and get a date to file. Normally the clients...

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I started an application with One Main Financial and they pulled my credit before the application was complete, help?

There is a cause of action when someone pulls your credit without permission, but you have to establish damages, and you may have given them...

Refund of wages when filing Bankruptcy Chapter 7

Both answers are excellent. You may be able to amend Schedule "B" to include these wages. NY says 90% but federal can be 100% using the wildcard...

I need to know if I can still be turned down for job for my credit report if they say they do not use it to determine elgibilit

Probably depends on the job. This is not a bankruptcy issue as it is not legal (generally) for an employer to fire because of bankruptcy, but...

Does the Court have jurisdiction in this case?

Jurisdiction is proper parties and subject matter of the suit. If an attorney filed a case without the permission of the client, that does not...

If the Monroe county clerk stamps a summons in NY State, how long is it good for before it is served?

120 days to serve but you may be able to aplly for an extension.

Ok one thing said that being held until trial for a misdemanor is fairly rare, but what of those rare circumstances would it hap

It is rare in NYC but common in the rest of the state. If the defendant does not want to take a plea then the state may have no option but to go...

What are some reasons a victim of domestic can ask for motion to quash subpoena duces tecum?

Hard to sue someone and then block discovery. What is the nature of the suit and why would these records be relevant? Safety is a primary concern...

Ex-husband is filing bankruptcy before transfer of marital residence ownership.

The signing and delivery of the Deed controls ownership in New York. It does not have to be filed. the transfer will be valid as far as the...

How can I fight my garnishment if I can prove process server lied

You have to go back to state court and file an order to show cause to vacate the judgment.