My ex-husband owes $70k in child support arrears & refuses to pay. He also filed and was awarded bankruptcy. What can I do?
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Answered on November 11, 2011
As previously mentioned, the domestic support obligation is not dischargeable in bankruptcy, but you will need to take him to court to force him to...
Can a hotel have us arrested for an unpaid bill,several months after depature.
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Answered on October 14, 2011
They cannot have you arrested or throw you in jail for the debt. As previously mentioned, you could only be arrested if a body writ was issued...
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I have been served eviction papers to leave on Monday the 17th of October. What exactly can i do to extend my time?
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Answered on October 13, 2011
A motion to stay possession may be possible but depends on the understanding of the court. Can the transaction actually close in 2-4 weeks? You...
Do I need to include Affirmative Defense on my Answer for a Debt Collections law suite summons?
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Answered on October 13, 2011
Is the debt being pursued by the original creditor, a collector for the service provider, or a party who purchased the debt? If not the original...
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I am going to file bankruptcy chapter 7, and I have some dispute with IRS about taxes of 2008. I am unemployed and cannot afford
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Answered on October 13, 2011
When the debt was assessed? Is the determination of the amount owed final or that still being disputed?
Five criteria generally apply when...
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Illinois has a $4,000 personal property exemption. I have 2 - 1oz. gold bars. Will I have to forfeit them in BK filing?
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Answered on July 22, 2011
As prior responses indicate, it is not worth the risk of being charged with the crime of bankruptcy fraud to forego listing an asset. Regarding...
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I have a $7 bill from a collection agency from Dishnetwork that I thought was fully paid back in 2004. I just found out in 2011
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Answered on July 22, 2011
You may wish to ask the collection agency for written proof of the debt and indicate that you believed it was already paid off. At the same time,...
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Can I sue my exwife because she keeps making late payment on a credit card that I'm a co-signer of? And its effecting my credit?
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Answered on July 22, 2011
I suggest you contact your divorce attorney regarding her lack of compliance with the Martial Settlement Agreement/divorce decree. If she is...
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I am suppose to move in to a new apt. July 23. Verbal agreements are still not met-am I entitled to my security deposit?
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Answered on July 22, 2011
What was the agreed term of the lease? A lease for more than one year must be written and signed by the tenant and landlord. Oral lease agreements...
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Am I liable for a corporate credit card that I only provided corporate tax ID for?
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Answered on July 22, 2011
You should look for a collection defense attorney licensed in CA that has experience working with corporate debt. If the debt was only in the...
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