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What exactly is the role between client and their bankruptcy attorney? My attorney does not explain anything to me.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 10, 2010

Your bankruptcy attorney represents you. He or she should answer all of your questions. You should not be made to feel like a piece of hamburger...

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Hi, Do Drs office have right to send their bills to collection agency while the patient is willing to pay the bill monthly?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

Yes. A doctor's office can send their payments to a collection agency if you do not pay the debt in full. You have the right to either file a...

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My ex-wife is doing bankruptcy and i am cosigner on mortgage.am i liable for mort?i am on s.s.,retired, 69 yr old, disabled.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

Your situation is complicated and you need to meet with a bankruptcy attorney. Your social security income cannot be seized by your mortgage...

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Can repo agent get warrant for my arrest?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

Yes. They can get a warrant for your arrest. Call your bankruptcy attorney ASAP and get them to review the entire situation. Surrendering the car...

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Can creditors collect from me on my brother's debt?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 08, 2010

You will need to meet with a lawyer that specializes in Georgia probate law. Once the probate process is completed, you will then be able to move...

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Garnishment of wages without proper notice.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 01, 2010

If signed a contract with that creditor and incurred debt, you may want to consider filing Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 to eliminate it. Under Georgia...

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Turned sum of money over to spouse a month before she divorced me, Can my creditors go after her for payment?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on June 30, 2010

If you have no house and no job, you may not need to file bankruptcy. Social security income cannot be garnished by your creditors in Georgia. ...

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In chapter 13 but barely making it

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on June 30, 2010

Do you have a bankruptcy attorney? If so, you should meet with them to see if you can get your Chapter 13 payment lowered. Should you walk...

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My car has been repossed and i recieved a letter stating how much i owe. Can they garnish my umemployment if its direct deposit?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on June 29, 2010

If you have any checking account or savings account, the creditor can garnish it. The normal course of action is that they will file a lawsuit...

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What is the statue of limitations on a returned business check?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on June 29, 2010

In Georgia, you can be criminally prosecuted for writing a check that bounces. Furthermore, a bankruptcy does not wipe out any criminal liability...

Jeffrey Branan Kelly's Answers (226)

What exactly is the role between client and their bankruptcy attorney? My attorney does not explain anything to me.

Hi, Do Drs office have right to send their bills to collection agency while the patient is willing to pay the bill monthly?

My ex-wife is doing bankruptcy and i am cosigner on mortgage.am i liable for mort?i am on s.s.,retired, 69 yr old, disabled.

Can repo agent get warrant for my arrest?

Can creditors collect from me on my brother's debt?

Garnishment of wages without proper notice.

Turned sum of money over to spouse a month before she divorced me, Can my creditors go after her for payment?

In chapter 13 but barely making it

My car has been repossed and i recieved a letter stating how much i owe. Can they garnish my umemployment if its direct deposit?

What is the statue of limitations on a returned business check?