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If I marry a person with $100,000 college debt and medical debt, will I be responsible for the debt if she is disabled or dies?
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Answered on August 04, 2013
No.
But if she dies, her estate (anything she owns that might go to you) may still be liable to pay the student loan debt.
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U.S. Dept of education just garnished my wages for a student loan that is 33 yrs. old. Can something be done about the interest?
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Answered on August 04, 2013
There are settlement options, but there is no standard option for forgiveness of interest. However, settlements must be paid in lump sum, and the...
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Are there TRUE "Private Money Lenders"?
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Answered on August 03, 2013
This is not the right forum for this question as it does not involve any issue for which legal information would be useful.
Note, a private...
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How much does a low cost bankruptcy lawyer charge and could they help me eliminate old school loan.
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Answered on August 03, 2013
Student loans cannot, automatically, be discharged in bankruptcy. To discharge a student loan, the debtor (you) must demonstrate that repaying the...
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Am I still responsible for paying a Bill Me Later bill of $2087 not due until November if I just stopped paying Westgate TS?
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Answered on August 03, 2013
Until you sort out the dispute and prevail, yes; you are still responsible to pay Bill Me Later under the terms of that arrangement. If you fail to...
Are monthly credit card statements enough proof for the plaintiff to win a case on a collection?
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Answered on August 03, 2013
A debt can be proved many ways. Credit card statements are a form of evidence. Now, the plaintiff will still need to call a witness to authenticate...
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Would my unemployment benefits be considered part of my gross income when taking the Means Test to convert from Chapter 13 to 7?
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Answered on August 03, 2013
Yes, unemployment counts as income for the means test.
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Should I be requesting collection agencies for debt verification even if I know that it is a legitimate debt via credit report?
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Answered on August 02, 2013
Yes, you should request verification. However, understand what the proper response is to verification. They only need to tell you the name of the...
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Our on-line Chapter 13 info states our case closed 8-1-13 however, we expected to be in Chapter 13 until 2-1-14. So, ???
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Answered on August 02, 2013
What online info are you referring: PACER or Chapter 13 data center?
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Need legal advice/possible options before FED Hearing in two days in Adams County Court Colorado.
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Answered on August 02, 2013
Stephen took a great deal of time to answer your question and unfortunately he his absolutely correct. Often times the volunteer attorneys here...
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