Questions answered by Ryan J. Dove

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What do I do with a subpeona from a debt collector that is demanding I show up for a statement in texas?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2016

I agree with attorney Russell - this may be legitimate or it may be a scam. You should go sit down with a Debt Defense lawyer to have them...

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I am filling a ch. 13 in a few months and own a home . Can I sell before during or after and if so what time restrictions ?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

The answer it it all depends on your facts, My colleagues are correct - meet with a bankruptcy attorney. Filing on your own could result in...

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3rd party debt collector lawsuit

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2016

You should go meet with a local debt defense attorney to explore your options. I do not recommend non-lawyers trying to assert legal defenses in...

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Can I challenge years old Judgement?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2016

"How do I handle this with the Judge instead of with the debt collector?" Under very limited circumstances you may be able to challenge the...

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I'm in Bankruptcy 13. I owe taxes -what will happen once a submit 1040 to the court trustee. Can IRS effect my Bankruptcy.

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 18, 2016

If you have a lawyer, consult your lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, it may be time to consult one. There have been some recent...

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Does it matter how much money I have in my checking account when I file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

I have re-marked this a Chapter 7 question since you are asking about Chapter 7. The answer is that it depends on the specific facts of your...

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When someone is being evicted out of a townhouse so they file bankruptcy to hold off the eviction, can you have your car taken?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

You need to hire a bankruptcy lawyer asap. It may be difficult to find someone who will take a Chapter 7 that has already been filed, but if you...

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What does it mean by judgement proof?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 11, 2016

I agree with my colleagues and would add the following: The concept of being referred to as judgment proof, does not, however, prevent phone...

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How should my mother proceed? Judgment proof?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 08, 2016

I think you are on the right track by meeting with a lawyer. While she may turn out to be 'judgment proof' a particularly aggressive creditor can...

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My grandmother is 86. Her memory is not good. Can I represent her in court?

Ryan's answer | Answered on October 07, 2016

No, you can be there to support her as a family member, but you cannot represent her in the case. You may want to see if she wants to go sit...

Ryan J. Dove's Answers (774)

What do I do with a subpeona from a debt collector that is demanding I show up for a statement in texas?

I am filling a ch. 13 in a few months and own a home . Can I sell before during or after and if so what time restrictions ?

3rd party debt collector lawsuit

Can I challenge years old Judgement?

I'm in Bankruptcy 13. I owe taxes -what will happen once a submit 1040 to the court trustee. Can IRS effect my Bankruptcy.

Does it matter how much money I have in my checking account when I file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

When someone is being evicted out of a townhouse so they file bankruptcy to hold off the eviction, can you have your car taken?

What does it mean by judgement proof?

How should my mother proceed? Judgment proof?

My grandmother is 86. Her memory is not good. Can I represent her in court?