Archived
I filed bankr 2014 chap7. my lawyer an i went to court the judgment was discharged in my favor. then got new bill for same debt
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 08, 2014
If the lawyer provided the services you expected in the case, you cannot expect it to be a lifetime commitment (although many lawyers will answer...
Archived
How can I give my house back to bank?
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 08, 2014
You don't give you house back to the bank because they probably did not have it in the first place. It is also not their issue that your...
Archived
I have received my final decree in chapter 7. I surrendered my condo. How long before the bank will begin foreclosure procedures
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 08, 2014
You don't have to pay debts that were discharged, but post-petition HOA dues are not discharged. They can sue or take whatever action they could...
Archived
What rights would a non related person have if he bought a 15% share of a family owned vacation condo in Fl.
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 07, 2014
Asked and answered yesterday. The answers have not changed and it depends on documents none of us have.
Archived
My car was repossess by a company alleging to have brought an old collection (debt) of which I know nothing about. Is this legal
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 07, 2014
When you ask whether it is "legal" you are asking us to assume that the creditor did not have a valid right to repossess the vehicle. How could we...
Archived
Is it illegal for an attny to ask for a retainer up front when initiating a lawsuit?
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 06, 2014
No - why would a lawyer be forced to risk his business on your case? Of course, some lawyers offer a contingency but they think the risk/reward is...
Archived
Who's responsibility is it to file reaffirmation paperwork to the court? Attorney or lien holder? It wasn't done, any way to fix
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 06, 2014
Sometimes the lender files it and sometimes the debtor's lawyer files it. It just needs to get filed (even though it is almost always a bad idea...
Archived
I have two judgments against me which were discharged in a bankruptcy yet remain on my credit report. How can I get them removed
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 06, 2014
A discharge relieves you of personal responsibility for your debts. it does not change history, which includes judgments, repossessions and...
Archived
What rights would someone have if they bought a 15% share of a vacation home from a bankruptcy trustee
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 06, 2014
The rights (and obligations) found in the contracts, Court orders, real estate and other documents that related to the property. There is no...
Archived
Do I need a Employment/Labor Attorney or Discrimination?
Scott's answer
|
Answered on August 06, 2014
It is not clear what you believe raises a legal issue? Many companies have moved resources to other countries. There is nothing inherently wrong...