My wife paid $1500 for a bankruptcy lawyer for her brother. He died before the court date.

Likely the attorney has done quite a bit of work regarding the case since it was filed. The retainer that was signed would certainly control the...

How and when can i expect to receive a refund of garnished wages for credit card bills after filling chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Nothing is automatic. It requires a motion and you would need to file it or your attorney. If they had a lawful state court order some courts...

I have debt from various sources, and am about to be sued for an auto accident from 2 years ago. Is bankruptcy an option?

yes it is perfectly a viable option

Law suit for Fraudulent foreclosure in chapter 13

In Chapter 13 it likely would be related to their claim. Stern v. Marshall does control the bankruptcy courts jurisdiction, but in a chapter 13 I...

In Queens Civil Court- if a case is dismissed because the plaintiff didn't appear, can plaintiff repetition 1 mon to sue again?

Yes if the case wasn't dismissed without prejudice then they can refile a new lawsuit.

I have a private student loan that is 8 years old and is handled by Sallie Mae? Does it fall under statute of limitations?

It really depends. If it is a federally backed student loan (meaning that it is guaranteed by the government) then there is no statute of...

Attorney debt collector sueing me $522.19 ,I owe ($462) . should I call attorney & ask if I can settle settle out of court

Agreed try to settle with the other side (attorney). You may want to defend against this if they won't work with you but due to the low amount I...

Can a collection agency attempt to collect money from over 10 years ago(with no correspondence inbetween) which I show paid?

This may be after the SOL expired but with the government or a city the SOL may not apply to them under statute. You likely need to look this up...

Quickest way to voluntarily withdraw from BK13?

You are doing brain surgery on yourself without even if you are a doctor. You needed an attorney although it is likely too late for that. You...

How can I stop a collection company that has a judgement against me from taking my wages?

Most states have a time that judgments expire and must be renewed with a simple motion. You can file bankruptcy if you are worried about them...

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