Should I attempt to make a payment on my credit card debt before I go to pre trial mediation or wait ?
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Answered on March 05, 2025
To seize on a credit card debt, the creditor would generally need to have already obtained a judgment, unless you granted them some other separate...
What is a legal judgement?
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Answered on February 14, 2022
A bankruptcy discharge is not a judgment against you - it's a bankruptcy court order in your favor discharging most debts. Many landlords use...
Can I ask the court to dismiss my Chapter 7?
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Answered on December 12, 2020
Only the Court can dismiss a Chapter 7 case after notice and hearing if cause can be shown which is often disputable and up to the Court's...
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My discharge was approved in April 2017 and I did not include correct information on my petition
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Answered on February 21, 2018
You should either hire an attorney or call the attorney that represented you to amend your schedules. If you did not list a lawsuit or claim that...
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Homestead Exemption
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Answered on July 21, 2016
Generally, yes. See Florida Attorney General Advisory Legal Opinion - AGO 2008-44 and Florida Statute § 689.071(8)(h).
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What is a reasonable length of time to expect a bank account garnishment to be lifted once it is ordered to be lifted?
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Answered on June 08, 2016
Providing a copy of the Court's Order granting the exemption to the appropriate parties to release the funds should take care of the matter. I...
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Property Ownership Following a Divorce and Bankruptcy
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Answered on October 29, 2015
If the home was awarded to you in the divorce, make sure your exclusive ownership is reflected in the county records through recording the divorce...
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Will debt be shared?
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Answered on September 11, 2014
No. Also, if your individual debts are overwhelming to either of you and you have contemplated filing bankruptcy, then be advised that there may...
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BK?
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Answered on January 19, 2012
If you did not sign a duly executed and filed reaffirmation agreement, then you are not liable on the second mortgage following foreclosure.
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Is my 'Ameritrade' IRA brokerage account collection proof ?
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Answered on December 02, 2011
Based on what you have written, I would not expect a challenge in bankruptcy court to a claim of exemption on the IRA.