I recently read on a legal website: "Filing for bankruptcy might help."

No, it's not true. There is a huge split between the various federal appellate circuits on this issue. While the Supreme Court did recently...

Long after bankruptcy, are we responsible for taxes/HOA fees if the lender waits years to sell property?

Generally, yes, you are responsible for all post-filing HOA dues, taxes, etc. on an association-managed property. Banks are taking their sweet...

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Being sued by past landlord, cannot make it to the court date due to MANDATORY work, what will happen?

Ok. First, since you clearly admit owing the money, there is little point in showing up for court or litigating the matter - you'll lose, and...

How do I go about finding a local collections attorney for small-scale cases ($1400 and $2500)?

You probably won't. The reason why is simple - two cases for small amounts won't generate enough revenue for an attorney to make any money. At...

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I need help o a judgement against me. I did file bankruptcy however did not know of this at the time.

If I understand you correctly, you are concerned about a motion to do discovery into your assets because you owe fines related to a speeding...

So I tried to cash a forged pay role check at a local casino, what is going to happen to me?

This is not a debt collection issue - it's a criminal issue, so I changed the practice area. If I understand you correctly, you KNOWINGLY...

I am filling bankruptcy, my daughter is 19, on my insurance and has incurred medical bills. can I claim her bills on my B/K?

No, unless you personally guaranteed the debts. If you did, then you'd include them on your bankruptcy, but that still won't relieve your daughter...

The vehicle is going to have to be repaired eventually, whether or not it is done by the bank after repo or before. Your insurance is still going...

Looking for a Bankruptcy malpractice attorney. we live in mn, but its in federal court...

The other attorneys are correct - we are not allowed to solicit business. You can certainly contact attorneys individually to consult about your...

Can a collection lawyer legally garnish my wages on a judgment over 6 years old in Minnesota? Can I request debt validation now

Judgments are valid for 10 years in Minnesota, and can be renewed. So, they are perfectly within their rights to commence a garnishment against...