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Collection Agency said we owed $600 from a 13 yr old bill. We paid the bill but that was 13 yrs ago can't find paper work.

Michael's answer | Answered on October 05, 2012

Demand that the collection agency send proof that they are the actual debt collectors who own this account. Additionally, demand that they provide...

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For the last several years at my place of employment I have felt discriminated against I am the only spanish worker ...

Michael's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

If you believe that your have been singled out as a result of your race or national origin as a Hispanic employee, and your employers transferring...

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Chapter 13 Questions

Michael's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

If your brother files a Chapter 13, or 7 for that matter, the automatic stay will kick in immediately. What this means is that as long as the case...

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The employer drinks alcohol all day long,what are my rights on this?

Michael's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

It does not sound like your are being singled out and discriminated against by your boss or employer, so your cause of actions may be limited. As...

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I was terminated from my job for poor performance, what legal recourse do I have?

Michael's answer | Answered on October 01, 2012

Whether your performance at work was excellent or terrible, it does not give rise to a cause of action for wrongful termination. However, if you...

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I am a business owner, looking to learn the skills of sexual harrassment investigations, counseling, etc.

Michael's answer | Answered on October 01, 2012

Although there are general FAQ lists about sexual harassment your best bet is to work with an employment attorney to draft as set of procedures for...

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Chapter 7 and the use of In re Breezley,994 F.2d 1433 (1993)....can this be used if debt was incurred after filling Ch. 7?

Michael's answer | Answered on October 01, 2012

As my sister and brother of the bar have correctly pointed out, any debt your friend incurred to you before she filed bankruptcy was discharged. ...

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I filed chapter 13 my repayments are 780 .00 a month and I can't make that payment what do I do now.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

Without having much more information available it is impossible to analyze your situation. However, a couple of general observations about plans...

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My soon to be ex husband racked up $40 thousand in debt amount 3 credit cards which I never signed application nor used or have

Michael's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

Your question really speaks to two separate areas of law, consumer debt and family law. With respect to your financial obligations relative to the...

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The monthly payment for chapter 13 is not just too high it is also too long. How would be know it should be 3 yr. or 5 Yr.??

Michael's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

Although in Maryland the median income for a family of 4 is $104,114, that is not the only reason why you might have a longer plan then 3 years. ...

Michael A. Goldstein's Answers (830)

Collection Agency said we owed $600 from a 13 yr old bill. We paid the bill but that was 13 yrs ago can't find paper work.

For the last several years at my place of employment I have felt discriminated against I am the only spanish worker ...

Chapter 13 Questions

The employer drinks alcohol all day long,what are my rights on this?

I was terminated from my job for poor performance, what legal recourse do I have?

I am a business owner, looking to learn the skills of sexual harrassment investigations, counseling, etc.

Chapter 7 and the use of In re Breezley,994 F.2d 1433 (1993)....can this be used if debt was incurred after filling Ch. 7?

I filed chapter 13 my repayments are 780 .00 a month and I can't make that payment what do I do now.

My soon to be ex husband racked up $40 thousand in debt amount 3 credit cards which I never signed application nor used or have

The monthly payment for chapter 13 is not just too high it is also too long. How would be know it should be 3 yr. or 5 Yr.??