Jason Dale Van Hemert's Answers (216)

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I received a modification, but not sure about one stipulation. A balloon payment.

Jason's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

Without more information as to the specific terms of the balloon, your questions is difficult to answer. However, it is typical, and under some...

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Have a dept 10 years old and they just garnished my wages two month ago, is it legal?

Jason's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

Definitely consult with a local attorney. Anyone who brings a lawsuit has to demonstrate that the claim they are filing on is within what is...

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Can my pension and social security payments be garnished if we walk away from our home mortgage in Rockford Illinois.

Jason's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

The simple answer to your question is that social security benefits are protected from garnishment by everyone, except the IRS. Pensions,...

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Will assigning or disclaiming an inheritance protect it if the original heir files chapter 7.

Jason's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

Some additional fact may be needed here. For instance, you mentioned that the inheritance was "small." In Illinois, you are given allowance for...

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Would a debt (auto lease) be likely to be reaffirmed by national creditor 6 months after filing bankruptcy , chapter 7?

Jason's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

Typically, the right to terminate the lease for non-payment always exists, despite the bankruptcy. In other words, the lendor/lessor can always...

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I NEED TO FILE BK CHAPTER 13 I won't my car back How much I need to start a bk

Jason's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

The previous answers are correct, in that there is a set "no-look" fee of $4,000, which will ordinarily be the ultimate amount paid to the attorney...

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