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Filing Chapter 7 after job loss. Wife not filing and is expecting large bonus soon. Does this affect the CH7 filing?
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Answered on August 04, 2019
In addition to the other accurate responses from my colleagues, let me point out that your wife's debts are not considered in the means test. At...
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Is it possible to get a bankruptcy removed early chapter 7. If so what’s the fastest it can be removed? What steps would I take?
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Answered on August 04, 2019
Unfortunately, you will have to wait the 10 year period for credit bureaus to delete the filing. The fact the case was dismissed will not be...
Can a judgment from 2000 be enforced in 2018?
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Answered on August 04, 2019
A Florida judgment is enforceable for 20 years, and can be extended another 20.
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Florida Dissolution - Want to review the settlement agreement rather than sign the day of mediation.
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Answered on August 03, 2019
A dilemma.
Part of the mediation process is the momentum of "getting it over". In most mediations--not complex such as yours--the parties...
Attorney withdraw...my legal status until I establish a new attorney?
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Answered on August 03, 2019
The legal term to use when you go to the hearing is "stay". A "stay" means the case is suspended.
Very often a judge will indicate in an...
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Can someone use USPS for late delivery?
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Answered on August 03, 2019
In addition to the correct responses of my colleagues, let me point out that your friend does not have a contract with the postal service. There...
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Personal injury award and creditors?
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Answered on August 02, 2019
Yes, the money which is deposited could be garnished.
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Can a plaintiff file motion to close case and is there a difference between closing a case and dismissing a case?
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Answered on August 02, 2019
A plaintiff must be careful. A dismissal of the case by a Plaintiff would make the Defendant the prevailing [winning] party, which means that the...
My name was added to the witness list without my permission
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Answered on August 02, 2019
And let me add that your permission is not required. As I responded to another of your questions, the attorney lists all persons who the attorney...
Can I ask to a plaintiff to remove my name from her witness list, made it a few days ago?
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Answered on August 02, 2019
This is a litigation question because it addresses the overall question of the rights of a possible witness, so I have changed the category so your...