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How do I show employer reimbursement of travel expenses on bankruptcy schedules?

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

I strongly recommend hiring a bankruptcy lawyer. You can run into serious problems if you don't use one, particularly if you are unclear on how to...

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Quit Deed on Mortgaged Property in Foreclosure - after Ch7 Bankruptcy Discharge

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

A discharge in bankruptcy does not release the mortgage lien. This means that the mortgage company can go after the property--foreclose--to get...

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Debt collector put false information on a court ordered garnishment what can i do about that

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

I do not see any cause of action given the facts that you state. The fact that you said you were retired doesn't mean that you are or that you...

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I had 2 loans on my house. My house is in foreclosure now. Can I file bankruptcy without the house being sold?

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys' excellent answers.

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When will I get my refund?

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

It is impossible to say why the original trustee thought he/she would take some of your refund without a detailed review of your bankruptcy...

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The USAO Finc'l Litigation Unit increased my mthly resti pymnt from $100 to $500, i can't pay $500. What recourse do I have?

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

You should speak with your criminal defense attorney or a public defender regarding this. In addition, a Chapter 13 may help.

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Can I have a debt by a university removed by court even if the collectors refused to exhaust the debt?

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

I recommend that you speak with a local consumer protection attorney. He or she can review your situation and let you know what you can and can't do.

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My online college lied to me about student loans stating that payments would be $25.00 but are $1000.00 a month.

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

I agree with Mr. Callan--there's a lot more information that an attorney would need to be able to properly advise you. I strongly recommend...

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Bankruptcy Discharge for Medical Bills.

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

All of *your* dischargeable obligations were wiped out by *your* bankruptcy. Any obligations that your son might have were unaffected. Since he was...

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Can a collection company combine 7 year old bills with newer bills and charge the total with a judgement in court?

Brett's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Not only possible but probable. In most states, the statute of limitations is an "affirmative defense," meaning that if it isn't raised by you...

Brett D Weiss's Answers (3583)

How do I show employer reimbursement of travel expenses on bankruptcy schedules?

Quit Deed on Mortgaged Property in Foreclosure - after Ch7 Bankruptcy Discharge

Debt collector put false information on a court ordered garnishment what can i do about that

I had 2 loans on my house. My house is in foreclosure now. Can I file bankruptcy without the house being sold?

When will I get my refund?

The USAO Finc'l Litigation Unit increased my mthly resti pymnt from $100 to $500, i can't pay $500. What recourse do I have?

Can I have a debt by a university removed by court even if the collectors refused to exhaust the debt?

My online college lied to me about student loans stating that payments would be $25.00 but are $1000.00 a month.

Bankruptcy Discharge for Medical Bills.

Can a collection company combine 7 year old bills with newer bills and charge the total with a judgement in court?