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What is a reasonable amount to pay a lawyer for filing a chapter 13 completely including any court or judge fees?
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Answered on June 22, 2010
Each jurisdiction does it differently. The filing fee is $274.00. The attorney fees are often set by the court and are standard and are called a...
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Does a prepaid lease of 5 yrs survive a bankruptcy of a builder?
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Answered on June 22, 2010
The obligation to you was a debt that can be avoided by the Trustee. There is no reason in bankruptcy why the bank would not negotiate with you...
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I have a bad situation. I filed BK chapter 7 2 years ago and now I can't file Bk chapter 7 again need to do a BK chapter 13.
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Answered on June 22, 2010
1. depends on the amount of the 1st and 2nd mortgages and value of the property. must be done in a 13.
While you must wait at least 8 years...
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Can my husbands wages be garnished for my debt?
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Answered on June 22, 2010
Unless your husband is also being sued he is not liable for the debt. Why would you fill out a financial affidavit if you do not have a judgment...
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Chapter 13 and secod mortgage balloon note
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Answered on June 22, 2010
NO. YOU CANNOT STRIP THE SECOND LIEN AND YOU CANNOT INCLUDE THE BALOON PAYMENT IN THE BANKRUPTCY WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE LENDER. (Sorry for the...
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My employer is trying to find out if I am pregnant.
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Answered on June 22, 2010
Many federal laws do not apply if your company is less then 50 or less then 15 employees. The NYS Department of Human Rights is the agency that...
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Is this a form of false advertising? Can I really get this deal?
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Answered on June 22, 2010
When a deal is too good to be true it probaly is...while there are many laws on deceptive advertising, it appears that a reasonable person would...
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Can I sue my Financial Advisor?
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Answered on June 22, 2010
You should seek a lawyer who practices in the area of securities arbitrations to review the facts.
When deciding if you should sue someone there...
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Will we lose our house if we file bankruptcy ?
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Answered on June 22, 2010
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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Can you list on your schedules for Ch7 personal bankruptcy debts that belong to an S corp if you are the only shareholder?
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Answered on June 22, 2010
It is very unlikely that the corproation owes a debt that you have not gauranteed. When the company is dissolved there is no party left to sue. ...
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