Questions answered by Karen Jackson Porter

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How much does it cost to fill bankruptcy?

Karen's answer | Answered on April 15, 2013

There is more involved than what you own. It needs to be determined if a chapter 7or a chapter 13 is in order. The filing fee is 306 for a...

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Once the defendant is served can a plaintiff file a motion to extend time to get a lawyer

Karen's answer | Answered on April 14, 2013

You are the plaintiff. Please do not wait to hire an attorney. If you do not know how to address the motion to dismiss, the defendant could win...

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What are they asking? Within six years immediately preceding the commencement of the case.

Karen's answer | Answered on April 14, 2013

You seem to be asking how to answer a question from the statement of financial affairs. If you are an individual and not a corporation the...

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If an s-corp goes bankrupt, liquidates and dissolves; can a 100% shareholder start up another s-corp and use the same phone #?

Karen's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

Your question is a common one. If you shut down a corporation and change the name, keep the old phone number, address and customers, the new...

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Summoned to court a credit card dept 1680.00

Karen's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

You need to find out what stage the case is in. Your first action would be to file an appearance. You have to pay a fee. You would also have to...

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Someone came to our second property and offered money to my tenants to leave the house if not they would get kicked out, legal?

Karen's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

Please contact a lawyer to determine what is actually going on. You indicate you are fighting the bank in court. What is the status of the case. ...

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Can homeowners be summoned for foreclosure at other residences?

Karen's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

You need to find out who is suing you and why. If you cannot be located at your current address, a process server can be using former addresses...

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How do I place a lien on an empty lot within Chicago for an unpaid promissory note, which was issued to buy the lot?

Karen's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

Perhaps your friend will agree to transfer the lot to you. A note does not give you an interest in the property. The note created an obligation...

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WILL MY ATTORNEY MAIL ME THE RELEAE FORMS OR DO I PHYSICALLY HAVE TO SIGN IN HIS OFFICE

Karen's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

Your lawyer can answer these questions for you.

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After I had started Chpt 7 bancruptcy , I have been served to appear in court, (Illinois ) My Ex wants college expenses

Karen's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

This seems to be a family law post decree question. There are instances when the bankruptcy law permits the collection of a divorce debt during...

Karen Jackson Porter's Answers (330)

How much does it cost to fill bankruptcy?

Once the defendant is served can a plaintiff file a motion to extend time to get a lawyer

What are they asking? Within six years immediately preceding the commencement of the case.

If an s-corp goes bankrupt, liquidates and dissolves; can a 100% shareholder start up another s-corp and use the same phone #?

Summoned to court a credit card dept 1680.00

Someone came to our second property and offered money to my tenants to leave the house if not they would get kicked out, legal?

Can homeowners be summoned for foreclosure at other residences?

How do I place a lien on an empty lot within Chicago for an unpaid promissory note, which was issued to buy the lot?

WILL MY ATTORNEY MAIL ME THE RELEAE FORMS OR DO I PHYSICALLY HAVE TO SIGN IN HIS OFFICE

After I had started Chpt 7 bancruptcy , I have been served to appear in court, (Illinois ) My Ex wants college expenses