How long does it take for a chpt 13 case to be dismissed and can I refile?

If your attorney said the case was dismissed, it sounds as if the order has already been entered. Whether or not you can refile will depend upon...

That's a tough one. Your credit is going to take a hit with both of them. Depending upon the amount of the judgment and whether or not you have...

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Garnishment from my social security

I am not sure what a "booking fee" is so I don't know if you will ultimately have to pay that. However, an ordinary creditor cannot garnish your...

I am on disability and having trouble paying student debt

Not knowing who the companies are I would not recommend that you pay them anything. Also, how long would you pay the $39 per month for them to...

106H form on my mother's Ch 13 (CT) bankruptcy lists my father as a "co-debtor". How much of a concern is this?

If your father is a codebtor, he would be responsible for any deficiency balance on the mortgage after foreclosure. I practice in Georgia and it is...

Unless you cosigned on the loan, you would not bear any responsibility for the payment or judgment. But, there is always a "however" in the law. ...

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Temporary Restraining Order without an Adversary Proceeding?

I agree with the other attorneys. I would just add that you need to make sure everyone involved in the sale have been properly notified of your...

If I filled for chapter 7 in Virginia, but now live in Nevada.. Do I need a new lawyer in Virginia or Nevada?

While there are a lot of missing facts in your question, I am just wondering if your case was ever really filed in Virginia. You stated that...

Do I need to sign a reaffirmation agreement for mortgage after the bankruptcy law changed in 2005 in NY

I agree with Mr. Gambrell. Since Mr. Schwartz is an attorney in NY, he would have a better take on whether you should sign a reaffirmation...

What happens? Read situation.

So, you owe the debtor in bankruptcy money on a promissory note and you are worried about collection activity if the Trustee considers that debt an...