Questions answered by Lawrence S. Rubin

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How can I go about no longer being held liable for my ex-wife's late payments on a vehicle purchased during marriage?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 02, 2015

Probably. It depends on the terms of the decree. You should get counsel and file for civil contempt. You will probably be able to get counsel...

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I got a letter stating I need to see a fraud investigator for a report of Welfare fraud for SNAP.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 02, 2015

I would skip calling the investigator and call a criminal lawyer instead. I get the feeling that you are not going to talk your way out of this. ...

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I gave my son a car but he had bad credit so she put it in her name . They traded go a truck and got 3500 for it.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

If you gave a gift, you cannot get it back. When you gift something without express conditions, it becomes the absolute property of the donee. If...

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During chapter 13 bankruptcy are you supposed to pay back civil judgements?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

That depends. It is best to get a consultation with a local bankruptcy attorney. The short answer is: maybe. If the debt is listed and you file...

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Do I need an attorney, and if so, what kind?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

Lawyers on this site are really not supposed to advise you if you already hired a lawyer. I am certain that your present lawyer is well-qualified...

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I am about to get levied by the IRS. Is it a violation of any law to close the account and bank elsewhere?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

Consider whether you really want to play that game with the IRS. Your are only about the 10 millionth person to think of this. You should really...

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What are my options?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

It is difficult to respond to this question because you have posted only the most rudimentary amount of facts. You should get a consultation with...

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I live in the state of Pennsylvania, Credit agencies are billing me for charges that are well over 7 years old. Are they allowed

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

Although Mr. Rubino is correct, you should be aware that any suit, or even the threat of a suit, made by a debt collector is a violation of the...

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Rec'd a civil action hearing notice due to an unpaid credit card. Can I pay it and costs or will I still have to appear

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 23, 2015

You should at least get a consultation with a local consumer attorney. You may indeed have defenses to the debt and not have to pay anything. ...

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My father had a judgement put on him last year for a debt I owed. He cosigned for it. I need to know what to do to get it lift

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 22, 2015

You can ask the creditor to satisfy it of record if it is paid in full (with court costs). If the creditor will not satisfy it, you can ask the...

Lawrence S. Rubin's Answers (3311)

How can I go about no longer being held liable for my ex-wife's late payments on a vehicle purchased during marriage?

I got a letter stating I need to see a fraud investigator for a report of Welfare fraud for SNAP.

I gave my son a car but he had bad credit so she put it in her name . They traded go a truck and got 3500 for it.

During chapter 13 bankruptcy are you supposed to pay back civil judgements?

Do I need an attorney, and if so, what kind?

I am about to get levied by the IRS. Is it a violation of any law to close the account and bank elsewhere?

What are my options?

I live in the state of Pennsylvania, Credit agencies are billing me for charges that are well over 7 years old. Are they allowed

Rec'd a civil action hearing notice due to an unpaid credit card. Can I pay it and costs or will I still have to appear

My father had a judgement put on him last year for a debt I owed. He cosigned for it. I need to know what to do to get it lift