Questions answered by Allan J. Rittenhouse

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We don't have the money to retain a lawyer to declare chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Allan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

You might consider filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy. There are numerous attorneys that will file a chapter 13 with no money down. You would make...

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Right of redemption on real property after bankruptcy.

Allan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

I think it would be safe to say that you are free to sell the property. If you are in doubt you can sign up for pacer.gov and look up your case. ...

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Hello, My mother passed away may 20th, 2013. My brother filed chapter 7 in this same state 3 weeks prior.

Allan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

Any property aquired by inheritence within 180 days of the bankruptcy becomes property of the bankruptcy estate. Your sibling who filed for...

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Should I file an appearance in a debt collection lawsuit if I have not been served?

Allan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

Find an attorney who does Fair Debt Collection Practices litigation. Under FDCPA the debt collector has to pay your attorney fees and statutory...

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I own a house in massachusetts. I rented the house and moved to Kansas...when I left the renters stopped paying rent.

Allan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

If you wanted to research the mortgage mess, this could answer your question. I will not be able to explain this in its entirity, but I will give...

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Want to take fired lawyer to small claims, will it interfere with pending bk13 case

Allan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

Be careful, depending on when the malpractice took place i.e. before your case was filed, then the cause of action may belong to the bankruptcy...

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I owe washtenaw county circuit court 1,700 i have paid it down to $656.00 dollars in a years time im unemployed cant find work

Allan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

There are no debtors prisons anymore, meaning you cannot be put in jail because you cannot pay. But you have to bring this information to the...

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Can i declare chapter 7 even though my husband doesn't?

Allan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

The short answer is yes, you can file bankruptcy without your husband. But the smart thing to do is call a bankruptcy attorney who specializes in...

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Filed Chapt 13 in 2010. My atty won't answer my calls since he now longer does bankruptcy.

Allan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

I would notify the Chapter 13 Trustee first, so he is aware that your attorney has abandoned you. You could write a letter to the Judge letting...

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I co-signed a student loan for my son, I have been making the payments. Can i sue for repayment?

Allan's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

The best advise I give to my clients is "Never co-sign a loan for anyone" unless you are willing to pay the debt yourself. If you do co-sign and...

Allan J. Rittenhouse's Answers (38)

We don't have the money to retain a lawyer to declare chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Right of redemption on real property after bankruptcy.

Hello, My mother passed away may 20th, 2013. My brother filed chapter 7 in this same state 3 weeks prior.

Should I file an appearance in a debt collection lawsuit if I have not been served?

I own a house in massachusetts. I rented the house and moved to Kansas...when I left the renters stopped paying rent.

Want to take fired lawyer to small claims, will it interfere with pending bk13 case

I owe washtenaw county circuit court 1,700 i have paid it down to $656.00 dollars in a years time im unemployed cant find work

Can i declare chapter 7 even though my husband doesn't?

Filed Chapt 13 in 2010. My atty won't answer my calls since he now longer does bankruptcy.

I co-signed a student loan for my son, I have been making the payments. Can i sue for repayment?