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I recently filed chapter 7 and want to know can I have the monies that were garnished returned. How many months can I get.
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Answered on December 16, 2013
Maybe, but not likely. Depends on how much and whether an exemption applies. Generally, if we are talking about a wage garnishment, the money taken...
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If I spend all my money defending myself in litigation in California can I file for bankruptcy?
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Answered on December 16, 2013
Depends on the nature of the lawsuit. Bankruptcy may be a good option. But if you have a litigious opposition, they could attempt to litigate in...
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In a real estate installment contract, can i be charged a late fee if the contract does not say anything about a late fee?
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Answered on December 16, 2013
Aside from the fact that it would be extremely odd for such a contract not to have a let fee provision, the answer to your question is no. If the...
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Can I discharge my wife's divorce attorney's fees for the ADDITIONAL amount owed to him now for bypassing his charging lien?
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Answered on December 16, 2013
Probably not. In chapter 7 bankruptcy, the ex-spouses attorney fees are generally not dischargeable because they are an obligation arising out of a...
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I was laid off and currently receive unemployment benefits. Can I file for bankruptcy chapter 13?
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Answered on December 15, 2013
Can you file? Yes. Is it likely to be confirmed, probably not. The guiding principle behind chapter 13 is that the debtor has "disposable" monthly...
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I filed for bankruptcy on December the 3rd 2013 your opinion of the judgment rendered after the stay should have been in place?
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Answered on December 15, 2013
Not really enough information to answer. The nature of the case is important. Not all types of cases are stopped by a bankruptcy. Here is the...
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My debt attorney never informed me that they received a response/settlement offer. My account is now garnished. What do I do?
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Answered on December 15, 2013
First, you need to review your fee agreement with this attorney/company. It is not clear from your post what, exactly, you hired this attorney to...
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Why would I hire an attorney that could assist me with credit repair? Is it similar to hiring a debt consolidation company?
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Answered on December 15, 2013
Settlement and credit "repair" are very different things. Settlement has to do with solving the underlying debt. Credit has to do with how debt is...
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I have a lien of 30 k but im on title only .the first owner gave house in bankruptcy.can i dispute the lien.
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Answered on December 15, 2013
Do you mean you are only on the "mortgage" or do you mean you are on title/deed? However, in either case, you have no basis to dispute the lien. If...
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Can you give me some advice on how to write a perfect 'Do not call' letter to a debt collector?
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Answered on December 15, 2013
Your friend is wrong as is most legal advice received from "friends" or "my cousin"
If you send a cease and desist letter and the company...
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