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Is this an automatic stay violation?

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

I strongly recommend speaking with an experienced bankruptcy attorney regarding this. The law regarding the release of transcripts can be complex,...

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I have a judgment against me from when my dog bit someone. Can I discharge it in bankruptcy?

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

From what you describe, you may be able to discharge this claim in bankruptcy. Note that if you have homeowners or renters insurance, it may take...

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Can the State of Kentucky garnish my SSDI and/or VA Disability to recover unemployment overpayment?

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

If it is a criminal court summons, you are being charged criminally, and potentially could face jail time. You may be entitled to a Public Defender...

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I have a question about an old debt from 2008, that has frozen my bank account.

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

In addition to Mr. Freeman's excellent answer, I strongly recommend speaking with a local attorney to see if there is anything you can do regarding...

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Can a medical debt collector refuse to remove negative marks from your credit history if that debt was paid late by insurance?

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

The short answer is no, they don't. The report is truthful--the account was paid late. The fact that it wasn't your fault doesn't change this....

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When a charge off is showing up on my credit report in 2010 after a bankruptcy and that loan is gone out of business .

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

Your question is unclear. A bankruptcy will not remove a pre-petition charge off from your credit report; post-petition, the account should be...

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I need to know if I can file bankruptcy on a debt to the SBA that was turned over to Dept of Treasury for non payment.

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

You may need to file for a Chapter 13 to be able to release the SBA liens on your stuff. I strongly recommend that you speak with an experienced...

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I am currently enforcing a judgment against my debtor. We verbally agreed to a payment plan. The debtor then moved.

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

If by legal, you mean can he be jailed for not informing you, the answer is no. While litigants are generally required to inform the court of their...

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Will the judge accept my request for a payment plan?

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

The answer depends on local practice. Here in MD, the Court would only determine whether or not you owe the money; any payment plan would have to...

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What actions can be taken from someone pulling my credit without authorization.

Brett's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

This certainly is a breach of contract issue, and might be a violation of other statutes. I recommend speaking with an experienced consumer...

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Is this an automatic stay violation?

I have a judgment against me from when my dog bit someone. Can I discharge it in bankruptcy?

Can the State of Kentucky garnish my SSDI and/or VA Disability to recover unemployment overpayment?

I have a question about an old debt from 2008, that has frozen my bank account.

Can a medical debt collector refuse to remove negative marks from your credit history if that debt was paid late by insurance?

When a charge off is showing up on my credit report in 2010 after a bankruptcy and that loan is gone out of business .

I need to know if I can file bankruptcy on a debt to the SBA that was turned over to Dept of Treasury for non payment.

I am currently enforcing a judgment against my debtor. We verbally agreed to a payment plan. The debtor then moved.

Will the judge accept my request for a payment plan?

What actions can be taken from someone pulling my credit without authorization.