My work told me that they received wage garnishment paperwork on a debt from 8+ years ago that the original creditor wrote off ?
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Answered on October 29, 2024
At some time in the past, the creditor sued you and obtained a judgment. It is likely you did not file a response to the lawsuit and a default...
Filing Chapter 7 very soon. I'm not on deed or mortgage. Will our home's equity be in play? It's below the exemption.
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Answered on October 29, 2024
I do not believe the house would be an asset of your bankruptcy estate. You will want to have a lawyer assess the exemption amount just in case...
How to file for personal chapter 11 bankruptcy ?
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Answered on October 29, 2024
Mr. Caldwell and Ms. Bunce are correct. Almost all Chapter 13 cases without a lawyer get dismissed. But the case remains on your credit report...
Can I put a title pawn on my bankruptcy chapter 7
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Answered on October 28, 2024
Chapter 7 will not help with a title pawn. You will have to pay it back in full to keep the car. However, Chapter 13 is a possibility. Sometimes...
A lawyer put a lane on my deforce settlement for payment. Can I file bankruptcy to dismiss this? the lane is on money payment ?
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Answered on October 26, 2024
Are you referring to an attorney's lien? If so, I do not believe it can be avoided in a bankruptcy. An attorney's lien is a statutory lien. ...
Can a chapter 13 repayment plan be funded by SSDI Veterans Disability comp and fed disability income?
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Answered on October 26, 2024
Any regular income can be used to fund a Chapter 13 plan. Certain income is exempt from means testing such as Veterans' Disability and Social...
Can I finance dental work? After filing bankruptcy almost 2 years ago.
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Answered on October 25, 2024
I agree with Mr. Kingcade. One though is to see if your trustee or court permits some type of expedited approval. Check with your lawyer.
Is it legal for me to pay my bankruptcy lawyer and creditors directly rather than through the Chapter 13 Trustee?
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Answered on October 23, 2024
You should look at hiring a new lawyer to clean up the mess. You may end up paying more than if you had stuck to the plan. Get 2-3 consultations...
What type of lawyer should I look for to support recoup of fund against a company that file chp 7?
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Answered on October 23, 2024
Look for a debt collection lawyer (who understands bankruptcy) or a creditor's rights attorney. They can help you with understanding your options....
How can I get my attorney to dismiss my chapter 13 that I have been paying on per year and a half I have paid over $23,000 I was
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Answered on October 23, 2024
Get an in-person meeting with your lawyer and have him print a status report showing how much is owed on the debts in your case. You will want to...
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