Questions answered by Jonathan Todd Mitchell

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A person from china has established a bank account using my address to have mail send to them I'm curious to as the bank account

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

I would recommend consulting with a lawyer to see if you have an action to claim. You will need one if you decide to file a lawsuit. There are...

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If a debt collector is not reported on your credit report does that mean they are not legit?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

Whether or not they appear on a credit report doesn't make much difference. Collection accounts get passed around from agency to agency like candy...

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Do I need an attorney to claim bankruptcy?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

Bankruptcy is not a do-it-yourself project. And you cannot rely on bankruptcy software or a petition preparer to get it right. You say you were...

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My son collected unemployment and was then told he had to pay it back, but was not found to be fraudulent, can he go bankrupt

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

In general, the debt on an over-payment of unemployment can be discharged. But there are limits - such as the over-payment must not have been the...

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Discharging/Bankruptcy for private student loans not used for educational expenses.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

Student loans are dischargeable in extremely narrow circumstances. You have to show an extremely severe hardship, that will last a significant...

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Can i sue my credit consolidation attorney?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

Debt consolidation is a losing game in general. Even if you get a debt settled, it can trigger just as much of a ding on your credit report as...

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Is it ethical for the executor to disclose information in the will to the heirs before the death?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

From a legal point of view, there are situations that often require a distinction between what you can do, and what you should do. I am unaware of...

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Will. A chapter 13. Bankruptcy. Give the ci me time in a foreclosure and. Punitive. City of Portland Oregon liens and taxesserv?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

A 13 will put it on hold. Getting a plan calculated and confirmed is another matter. You should consult a BK attorney.

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I NEED TO FILE CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY WONDER HOW MUCH IT COST DO NOT HAVE A LOT OF MONEY OR I WOULD:NT HAVE TO FILE

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Unfortunately, there is no real way of knowing. Fees can vary according to your case, the attorney's experience, and a host of other factors. You...

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Do I need to include 1099-C income on my taxes if I am filing for bankruptcy in the next couple of months?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

You need to consult a bankruptcy lawyer who can review your issue in detail. However, as a general matter, receiving a 1099-C means that a debt was...

Jonathan Todd Mitchell's Answers (170)

A person from china has established a bank account using my address to have mail send to them I'm curious to as the bank account

If a debt collector is not reported on your credit report does that mean they are not legit?

Do I need an attorney to claim bankruptcy?

My son collected unemployment and was then told he had to pay it back, but was not found to be fraudulent, can he go bankrupt

Discharging/Bankruptcy for private student loans not used for educational expenses.

Can i sue my credit consolidation attorney?

Is it ethical for the executor to disclose information in the will to the heirs before the death?

Will. A chapter 13. Bankruptcy. Give the ci me time in a foreclosure and. Punitive. City of Portland Oregon liens and taxesserv?

I NEED TO FILE CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY WONDER HOW MUCH IT COST DO NOT HAVE A LOT OF MONEY OR I WOULD:NT HAVE TO FILE

Do I need to include 1099-C income on my taxes if I am filing for bankruptcy in the next couple of months?