I need to file an appeal for social security. Are there inexpensive lawyers to help with the first appeal?

I agree with the other posters that indicate that this is the normal arrangement. This attorney is not trying to rip you off by the arrangement....

What are my financial obligations on Deed in Lieu if we filed ch 7 bankruptcy in 2012 in NY and did not reaffirm on house?

I agree that you should contact your bankruptcy attorney. It may not make sense for you to do a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In New York it can...

How can I challenge venue in a Social Security appeals case?

This is a question of Federal Court jurisdiction. The proper venue is the residence of the Plaintiff. Be careful in federal Court venue is...

I was just awarded disability/social security benefits. can they garnish my benefit check Bc I owe arrears?

If you are collecting SSD benefits then they are subject to garnishment to pay child support arrears. If you are collecting SSI benefits they are...

I am a co borrower on a mortgage & also on deed, If I filed for chapter 7, Will it affect the main borrower & property ?

The short answer is probably yes. The house and mortgage have to be included in your bankruptcy papers. It may have an impact on the ownership of...

You will likely have to reapply. The five year rule you are referring to is called an expedited reinstatement and applies if your benefits are...

The last time that I checked a money judgment in NY was enforceable against a person by way of wage garnishment or execution for twenty (20) years...

You need to be pro-active in the defense of this lawsuit. Just because you were not on the original contract does not necessarily mean that you...

When I first decided to file for bankruptcy I did not disclose that my dead mother may have had a pending settlement.

If your case has been filed you need to amend your schedules of property right away to add the inheritance. You may be able to amend your...

If you had the intent and means to repay these cash advances at the time there shouldn't be a problem. Where people get in trouble is when they...