Questions answered by Blake Owen Brewer

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Should I get an attorney for a bad check

Blake's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

I am not sure from your question if you are the person who wrote the check, or received the check. If the former, you could face criminal...

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How can we get out of a motorhome payment that we cant afford without filling bankruptcy or the lender putting a lean on our hom

Blake's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

If you signed a legal contract, then it is binding upon you. The lender has rights to pursue you for the unpaid balance if you default, as defined...

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Can you file chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy at the same time?

Blake's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

You have to pick one or the other. They have completely opposite goals, one is to repay creditors through reorganization, the other is a straight...

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Chapt 7 trustee filed a motion to compromise my 50k settlement to the estate when my debt is less than 8k, is that legal/ethical

Blake's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Completely normal. The Trustee would be fired if they did not liquidate a non-exempt asset. If you did this Chapter 7 bankruptcy yourself, your...

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My brothers wife forged my moms name on a school loan. Now collection agencies are calling mom and she knows nothing about it.

Blake's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

This is a crime. Report this crime to the police. In the meantime, the FTC web site (below) has a ton of information to assist people who are...

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Can I be sued by a tribal online lender through a arbitration committee?

Blake's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

Phony payday loan collections scams like this are so common that I wrote a guide on my web page about how to post them and what to do about them. ...

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Fair credit reporting question: If a lending institution is reporting to the 3 major bureaus, do they have to report accurately

Blake's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

You have the right to an accurate credit report. You must initiate a dispute to the credit reporting agencies, not the lending institution. More...

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I received a garnishment notice for 11k for a car loan that I have NEVER taken out.

Blake's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

Legal Aid is terrific and very knowledgeable, but overwhelmed by consumers in need. Private attorneys are much faster to respond in most cases,...

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Should I get an attorney to fight a judgement by pressler and pressler for a ambulance bill from 1999?

Blake's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

I would get an opinion before agreeing to pay. You may have valid defenses to the debt. Or you may benefit from a fresh start in bankruptcy. ...

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If someone is being sued and they have worked out payment arrangements will their pay be garnished?

Blake's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

You may to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to see if you need a global solution for your debts, instead of fighting battles one after the other....

Blake Owen Brewer's Answers (4091)

Should I get an attorney for a bad check

How can we get out of a motorhome payment that we cant afford without filling bankruptcy or the lender putting a lean on our hom

Can you file chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy at the same time?

Chapt 7 trustee filed a motion to compromise my 50k settlement to the estate when my debt is less than 8k, is that legal/ethical

My brothers wife forged my moms name on a school loan. Now collection agencies are calling mom and she knows nothing about it.

Can I be sued by a tribal online lender through a arbitration committee?

Fair credit reporting question: If a lending institution is reporting to the 3 major bureaus, do they have to report accurately

I received a garnishment notice for 11k for a car loan that I have NEVER taken out.

Should I get an attorney to fight a judgement by pressler and pressler for a ambulance bill from 1999?

If someone is being sued and they have worked out payment arrangements will their pay be garnished?