Questions answered by Vincent Rubino

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There is a hearing date. Do I need to attend? Will my chapter 13 continue on if she is suspended?

Vincent's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

Attorney Rubin is correct; this has happened before. I expect that you will be receiving a letter from the court or the bankruptcy bar association...

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How can I get a levy off my daughters account

Vincent's answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

If your daughter's account has been levied, either she owes taxes or a creditor entered a judgment against her. Presuming the latter, your daughter...

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Any certainty of getting payment plans and avoiding bankruptcy for credit cards and loans defaulted for 11 months?

Vincent's answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

First of all, please allow me to commend you for wanting to repay your debts. You certainly are not looking for the easy way out. That being said,...

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Bankruptcy an option

Vincent's answer | Answered on March 12, 2016

To indicate that it might be "better to file for bankruptcy and start over" implies that you are considering surrendering the house. While this...

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I have a judgement against me for $4,000 my mortgage is up-to-date can they take my house from me

Vincent's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

The simple answer is "Yes", but as Attorney Geisenberger pointed out it is not that simple. A lien placed with the county Prothonotary would...

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Satisfying a judgment?

Vincent's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

Following up on Attorney Rubin's accurate response, you should send a written request to the creditor asking that the judgment be satisfied and...

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Has enough time passed that they won't be able to "undo" this transfer?

Vincent's answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

In PA, the statute of limitations for a fraudulent conveyance action is 4 years. However, although you indicate that the creditor obtained a...

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Does the automatic stay in Ch 13 apply to evictions in cases where occupant is previous homeowner and property was foreclosed?

Vincent's answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

I agree with Attorney Harrell. It appears that you may have received a bankruptcy discharge already, and filed the present case for the sole...

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If he files for ch 13 bankruptcy and makes plan pymnts for 2 yrs, could he then convert it to a ch 7 bankruptcy in 2 yrs (2018)?

Vincent's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

In order to be eligible for a discharge under a second Chapter 7 filing, the filing date of the second bankruptcy must be at least 8 years from the...

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Do I need to file an answer to a lawsuit that we are settling?

Vincent's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I must agree. Unless the debt is very small it is worth your while to speak with Attorney Artim or Attorney Rubin. By the way, if no Answer is...

Vincent Rubino's Answers (159)

There is a hearing date. Do I need to attend? Will my chapter 13 continue on if she is suspended?

How can I get a levy off my daughters account

Any certainty of getting payment plans and avoiding bankruptcy for credit cards and loans defaulted for 11 months?

Bankruptcy an option

I have a judgement against me for $4,000 my mortgage is up-to-date can they take my house from me

Satisfying a judgment?

Has enough time passed that they won't be able to "undo" this transfer?

Does the automatic stay in Ch 13 apply to evictions in cases where occupant is previous homeowner and property was foreclosed?

If he files for ch 13 bankruptcy and makes plan pymnts for 2 yrs, could he then convert it to a ch 7 bankruptcy in 2 yrs (2018)?

Do I need to file an answer to a lawsuit that we are settling?