A creditor does not want to refund me money they had taken after I had filed for bankruptcy how do I get these funds?

The details of when payment is made, received, cashed, withdrawn from your account, as well as your schedules and any exemptions claimed should be...

Is it adviseable to change attorneys in the middle of a case, if your attorney seems he may not be your best representation?

There can be a difference of opinion, of if a change of attorney is advisable. That may be better determined by your seeking a second opinion...

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Demeaner at a hearing?

Your demeanor may not be the problem to prepare for. The trustee generally is interested in locating assets that can be turned over to unsecured...

I have been paying a small amount on my debt and they are trying to garnish my check, can they do that?

Yes, garnishment can occur, even if you have a record of timely payments, since it appears there is no agreement with the creditor to prohibit...

What do you do if your small claims petition gets transfered to federal court at the request of the defendant before a trial.

Removal of a state claim to federal district court may be disposed of in federal court, which federal court is a court of general jurisdiction,...

What happens if my bankruptcy is dismissed? how long before I can refile and is there a penalty?

Filing bankruptcy again, identifies you as having a prior case, that now likely requires additional qualifications, and possible restrictions to...

Credit Score...

Credit scores are issued under proprietary agreements that credit rating services have with their customers, and the specifics of operation are...

Can a lawyer who doesn't live in MA but is license, still represent a plaintiff in MA state court without any restrictions?

Yes. Many attorneys are admitted to practice in states where they do not live.

Is there a case for legal action against a collection agency?

These acts appear to violate fair debt collection as to the tenant, who may be able to recover damages and attorneys fees. You appear to be a...

I have a judgement against me. I'm on a payment plan but can I still hire a lawyer to lower the judgement?? It is 6200 judgement

Once you have agreed to pay a debt, it is not likely an attorney can lower the amount agreed to, without some drastic proposed changes. For...

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