Do I need a lawyer if i received a petition to authorize modification of irrevocable trust for benefit of surviving spouse?

I agree. What changes are being sought matters, even more important, do you oppose the changes? If you oppose the changes, you will definitely need...

Can I negotiate a reduce rate on interest charges?

Interest on judgments in North Carolina earns interest at 8 per cent compounded daily, so yes, they can do this. No, they are not required to tell...

Can I send a copy of a motion of dismissal to my employer to stop payroll deductions of chapter 13 case I voluntarily dismissed?

No. You could try taking a copy of the order dismissing your case signed by the judge. But I suspect your employer will require an order from the...

For best results, should the attorney I hire for my bankruptcy case practice in the county (in FL) in which I live?

County is irrelevant. Admission to practice in the district is relevant. Hire an attorney who is admitted to practice in the district in which you...

How long does it take to receive the discharge from a chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Your attorney is familiar with your case, your trustee and your district and is the best person to give you this information. Different districts...

HHow can i get compensated.? For the bank clearing a hold on my funds then only to come back the next day and put another hold

You may not be able to be compensated. The exact circumstances of what happened matter and without knowing much more about your situation, there is...

If she filed a case in bankruptcy and the lender has not been granted relief from the stay, their repo of the car was in violation of the automatic...

What can I do about my situation in bankruptcy ?

You talk to your lawyer who knows your case and can advise you. We have no knowledge of your case, your lawyer does.

How to find put if a student loan was discharged in a ch.7

Ms. Morgan is correct. Your student loans were not discharged. You would know if you had filed the required adversary proceeding because it would...

Does Res Judicata and Claim Preclusion only apply to my Chapter 13 filer spouse, or does it allow also to me?

Although your claims are related, in my opinion, res judicata and claim preclusion would not apply to your claims against the mortgage company.