Can my ex-husband have me held for contempt if I file chapter 13 bankruptcy and discharge the marital home?
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Answered on September 28, 2014
The language you mention in the decree would give me pause, but in general, when questions like this arise in my practice, they most often turn out...
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What does a client transaction filing mean?
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Answered on September 22, 2014
Blake's guides are quite helpful. Review them for more information. I want to second what's been said here, but add: you could probably fertilize a...
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What do I need to do to file for trustee ship in the Toledo area and stop wage garnishments.
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Answered on September 22, 2014
If you're dealing with defaulted student loans, garnishments, and credit card judgments, you really should see a bankruptcy attorney—if for no...
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Can I go to jail for a unpaid payday loan?
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Answered on September 22, 2014
Read Blake's guide, and make sure to pursue every avenue you can to alert the proper authorities. It's one thing to attempt to collect on an amount...
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I got a order for judgement in the mail for Toledo Hospital. I am willing to pay the money before the 28 days are up .
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Answered on September 22, 2014
David's answer is well put. I'm curious, though: do you mean a judgment, or a complaint? The 28 days you mention make me suspect you've received a...
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Can a credit take funds for a charged off debt from a few years ago?
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Answered on September 22, 2014
In general, no. Unsecured debts covered by the discharge order are gone. Poof. There may be circumstances where the creditor can, in fact, offset...
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My husband and I went through bankruptcy in 2000. We just received a deposition. We called, and they want $3000 for taxes.
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Answered on September 22, 2014
You need to attend the deposition and you shouldn't do that without a lawyer. You might shop around and see if that big retainer is standard for a...
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Live in OH. Sued by original credit card co. Debt is valid. I do not have $ to pay. How do I answer complaint.
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Answered on September 22, 2014
If you're in bankruptcy, then this debt should be included in the petition; if it wasn't, you can add creditors and alert the company to your...
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I received a motion to dismiss from Ohio's Chapter 13 Trustee; my lawyer said nothing can be done, is this true?
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Answered on September 22, 2014
You might ask your attorney if it's possible to make up the payments to the Trustee before the dismissal. Some Trustees will put you on...
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Chapter 7 Discharged, and my attorney says let forclosure take place & wipe it out. Do I really need to worry or let go & move?
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Answered on September 22, 2014
The discharge kills the note--which means you owe nothing personally now, and the bank must sell the property to recover on its losses. Your credit...
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