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You should speak to local bankruptcy lawyer. More information is needed to give you a really good answer. Are you employed? Is your income over...

Is this case closed, or can the creditor still collect?

You can contact the collection company. If you tell them you are considering bankruptcy but that you have some money right now - 25% of the amount...

Should I pay the full pre-judgment amount requested with a cashier's check with only a receipt for my check as documentation?

Why not show up at the hearing with a cashiers check for the full amount that is being asked for. If you don't trust the people you are dealing...

In Chapter 13, can I question the unsecured creditors/collection agencies that came forward that are duplicate account?

Your best bet is to contact a local bankruptcy lawyer since he or she can explain what will happen in your exact situation. In regards to your...

Trying to find my other debts

Attorney Elie is correct. The best approach to finding out who you owe is to get a copy of your credit report from each of the reporting agencies...

My niece borrowed money from me and now refuses to pay it back. I had her sign a promissory note but she stopped paying

Mr. Rubin's answers are on target. Your best bet is to file suit in the district justice Court, if you are below the jurisdictional limits. If...

Is declaring bankruptcy the best option?

Contact a local bankruptcy attorney in South Carolina. You have a number of critical issues that are best off discussed in person. The tax lien...

Reopening a chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Attorney Bunce is correct in her advice. Any asset of yours that existed when the bankruptcy was filed is an asset of the bankruptcy estate.The...

My cohort Attorney Brumel is correct. It is definitely possible to buy a house after filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I have many clients who have...

Traffic tickets

Attorney Cramer is correct. An attorney can access the system easier than you can as well as follow up on the matters on your behalf. Give your...