Archived
How can a lawyers office garnish all that you have in your bank account making it impossible to pay your other bills?
Brett's answer
|
Answered on November 03, 2015
The law allows the attachment of the full amount in a bank account, up to the amount of the judgment. You may be able to exempt some or all of the...
Archived
Do I need an attorney.
Brett's answer
|
Answered on November 01, 2015
You are *required* to schedule ALL debts in your bankruptcy. Without reaffirming your car loan, however (something I rarely recommend), positive or...
Archived
Judgement for "Equitable Distribution" allowed in bankruptcy?
Brett's answer
|
Answered on November 01, 2015
Probably not in a Chapter 7; probably yes in a Chapter 13. Speak with an experienced local bankruptcy attorney.
Archived
Debt settlement cancel service
Brett's answer
|
Answered on November 01, 2015
The answer depends on what documents you signed. Check with a local attorney. (And note that many bill consolidation companies don't do a lot...
Archived
Can a contractor get a mechanic's lien for work he didn't do?
Brett's answer
|
Answered on November 01, 2015
Each state's laws regarding mechanic's liens vary. It is unlikely that a painter would be able to get such a lien, but I would recommend speaking...
Archived
Do I need an attorney, and if so, what kind?
Brett's answer
|
Answered on October 27, 2015
The 30-day dispute letter is pretty useless. Yes, the debt must be removed from your credit if not validated. But as soon as it's validated, it's...
Archived
Personal Chapter 11
Brett's answer
|
Answered on October 27, 2015
No. It is virtually impossible to do a pro se Chapter 11. And very few attorneys' malpractice insurance carriers allow someone to "coach" you....
Archived
Just got done paying off bk 13 and received bk 13 discharge. We just filed lien strip. How long do I wait until I get the result
Brett's answer
|
Answered on October 22, 2015
If your case was discharged--you completed all payments under the confirmed Chapter 13 Plan--it is too late to file a lien strip.
Speak with...
Archived
Post Bankruptcy, how long will we need to wait to purchase again?
Brett's answer
|
Answered on October 21, 2015
There is no required waiting period for buying a house after bankruptcy. The only issue is finding a lender.
As far as a DIL is concerned, it...
Archived
What if I cannot get copies of my savings bonds when I file bankruptcy?
Brett's answer
|
Answered on October 21, 2015
You can't provide what you don't have, and you certainly have a reasonable explanation as to why you don't have them. Tell your attorney what's...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained