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I am thinking about a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Are the fees I pay to the trustee in addition to the payoff amounts?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
The missing factor from your analysis is your disposable income, which much be paid into the plan. The Trustee fee could effectively come from the...
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Our Chapter 7 Bankruptcy has been adjuicated and is over. We still keep getting letters asking for money for insurance on it. Do
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Answered on January 21, 2013
You did not tell us what insurance you are talking about, and why the bank (and not an insurance company) is sending you bills. If you own a house...
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I am remarried and my current wife is being sued by a credit card company for past due balances. Can they go after my assests?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
If they get a judgment, they can go after joint assets. That means they can wipe out your joint checking account, even if all the money was from...
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I filed a pro se chapter 7, I recieved an extension on the schedule filing and the 341 meeting
because of a serious illness.
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Answered on January 21, 2013
Sorry about your medical issues, but the direct answer to your question is that unless you decide to see a bankruptcy lawyer to resolve the...
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How honest should I be with my bankruptcy attorney if I had willfully ran-up credit card charges prior to filing BK?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
Many lawyers with an honest dosposition will drop you as a client when they find out that their client has lied to them about significant matters...
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If i file for bankruptcy how will it affect my eviction status?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
Bankruptcy discharges debt, it does not erase history. Your old debts will be discharged, not paid (who would pay it?). Potential landlords will...
AM I ABLE TO FILE CHAPTER 11 MYSELF
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Answered on January 19, 2013
Anyone can take papers to the clerk and file a case. To be blunt, you have zero chance of getting much further than that without a lawyer who is...
My bank account was garnished for past due HOA fees. I was never notified about a court case. I live in Georgia. Is this Legal?
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Answered on January 19, 2013
The HOA likely obtained a judgment - that was the time to dispute the debt and negotiate a payment plan. You don'get advance notice of a...
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CHAPTER 11 PENALTY AND INTEREST ON INDIVIDUAL TAX DEBT.
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Answered on January 19, 2013
Several lawyers answered your question. You should not assume anyone will accept your plan before it is submitted. You will have to have a...
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CAN IRS PENALTY BE CRAMMED DOWN IN A PERSONAL CHAPTER 11
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Answered on January 19, 2013
Your lawyer knows more than we know about your situation. The short answer is that allowed taxes must be paid in full, with interest, within 5...