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I got the house as part of the divorce settlement. The bank refused to take his name off the loan. He filed for bankruptcy.
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Answered on January 15, 2014
I agree with Ms. Larkin. A bankruptcy filing doesn't remove someone's name from a loan, it removes their personal responsibility for payment.
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Can collection agency garnish your tax refund? Is that legal?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
No.
Civil Judgement and how a signed "Stipulation" affects future actions
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Answered on January 15, 2014
Generally speaking, and without reviewing the documents, once an agreement is reached, unless there is language to the contrary, that's the...
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My mother died in 2007 with a will leaving her home to my sister and myself. My sister lives there and will not pay me my half
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Answered on January 14, 2014
You will need to file the will and petition for probate. I strongly recommend speaking with an estates and trusts attorney.
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I'm making payments to my bankruptcy lawyer. cant make date for court till half is paid. can i still be sued by creditors?
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Answered on January 13, 2014
Until you file, your creditors can continue to call, write, sue, garnish and attach.
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What are the sanctions enforceable by the court for failing to provide information subpoena within 14 days?
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Answered on January 13, 2014
You cannot be jailed simply for failing to pay a consumer debt (other than support).
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I reaffirmed my auto loan during my ch7 bankruptcy. Can auto loan company legally add legal fees to my account?
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Answered on January 13, 2014
I agree with Mr. Bollinger's comment.
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In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, is child support held?
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Answered on January 13, 2014
Child support is not discharged in bankruptcy, and I know of no reason why the child support office would hold payments. It's far more likely that...
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Can a law firm come after me after I have been discharged from a ch 7 for the secured interest?
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Answered on January 13, 2014
Bass & Associates? Ignore them.
Before they can do anything other than send a few letters or call asking for the return of the collateral is to...
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I have a USDA Home Loan and a 2nd Mortgage. Are USDA loans EXEMPT from bankruptcy
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Answered on January 13, 2014
ALL debts must be scheduled. There is nothing about most USDA loans that would make them nondischargeable. Speak with a bankruptcy attorney for...
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