Questions answered by Shannon E Wynn

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How do i choose a good bk atty and what fee is reasonable on average?

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 26, 2012

There are several good ways to find an attorney: nacba.org, reviews here on Avvo, your state's bar association are all places you can look. Also,...

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My husband has told me he has a very powerful lawyer in New York and that he is charging me with credit card fraud

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 26, 2012

I completely agree that this sounds like a tactic to get you to pay the debt off ASAP. If you pay it off, you should eliminate the issue.

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Can you file bankruptcy on what you may owe on supplemental social security?

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 26, 2012

It sounds like you should hire an attorney from the very beginning if you have assets. An attorney can avoid adversarials without them even being...

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In a chapter 13, can an adversary proceeding be filed immediately, or can it be initiated anytime in the process?

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 26, 2012

You 100 percent need an attorney to represent you on this if you have any hope at being successful ( and make sure they are experienced with this...

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Bankruptcy/divorce

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 26, 2012

This will depend on where in your divorce settlement/ proceeding you are at. If you want to file together, you must still be married on the date...

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Creditcard debt from deceased Father

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 26, 2012

I agree with all the previous answer and would add that the feeding of the property may also have accelerated the note (meaning the full value is...

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In Florida, can a refinance of exempt property make that property become non-exempt?

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 26, 2012

Ownership of property is dictated by the property laws of the state or a marital property agreement. Ownership is shown via the real estate deed...

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If an attorney agrees to work with you in credit card case can you believe him?

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 26, 2012

While I do agree that social security cannot be touched as Attorney Oney points out, the creditor may be able to attach a lien to your real estate,...

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Psychiatrist called me a few hours b4 appt cancelling, but put a $300 on my credit report

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

Was the $300 put on your credit card or credit report? Have they been sending you bills? Did you dispute the bills? Have you tried to call them to...

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What happens if I am over the amount allowed for exemptions?

Shannon's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

I won't speak for the California exemptions you are using, but to your situation generally. If you have an item that you are unable to exempt,...

Shannon E Wynn's Answers (465)

How do i choose a good bk atty and what fee is reasonable on average?

My husband has told me he has a very powerful lawyer in New York and that he is charging me with credit card fraud

Can you file bankruptcy on what you may owe on supplemental social security?

In a chapter 13, can an adversary proceeding be filed immediately, or can it be initiated anytime in the process?

Bankruptcy/divorce

Creditcard debt from deceased Father

In Florida, can a refinance of exempt property make that property become non-exempt?

If an attorney agrees to work with you in credit card case can you believe him?

Psychiatrist called me a few hours b4 appt cancelling, but put a $300 on my credit report

What happens if I am over the amount allowed for exemptions?