Questions answered by Matthew Scott Berkus

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IRS have issued me a letter that I owe $5000.00, can I find a lawyer to plead on my behalf for this?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

Plead what, exactly. For $5000.00 it would not be cost effective to hire an attorney, contact a CPA.

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I have a friend who's paycheck is being garnished by the government 100% for back taxes. Is it legal to garnish 100% ?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

No, they are not supposed to garnish 100%....the question, are they garnishing his paycheck from the employer at 100% [they can't do that]...or,...

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Can i find an attorney who will handle my case with no fees unless we win, in a case involving my home?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

All you can do is start calling construction law litigation attorneys in your area and ask. This board is not for soliciting attorneys, the terms...

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Corthians College Shut down-Student Loan

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

As for the letter of the law TODAY, nothing happens with the student loans. He borrowed money and he has to repay what he borrowed. The school...

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Is there a recourse for 20 year lack of contact by collector and dept. Of ed. on unknown defaulted federal student loan?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

What is really the background here, what are you saying? Are you saying you had no idea that you took out a student loan (some sort of i.d....

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I co signed a student loan for my ex mother in law in 1998 she has still not paid it off is there anything legally i can do

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

More information is needed. Is the loan in default? Is the mother in law making the payments, but the loan is just not yet paid off? Is it a...

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My insurance company is denying my claim due to inventory on a bankruptcy. They are using it like extortion.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

I know the space is limited to write out your story, but the information you have given barely scratches the surface of what is needed to even...

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I owe tuition money from University of Colorado for classes that I failed to withdrew on time. Can I file bankruptcy for this?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

I am of the opinion that such a debt is dischargeable. There are arguments on both sides of the issue (too much to get into here), but I have yet...

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Will a written document from a father giving full custody of children to mother be recognized by courts in colorado?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

No, you can't just "sign" over children. However, your post is a bit confusing as to who is who, so let me see if I can clarify. We have...

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How do I a file a lien avoidance motion

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Step 1. Research the law that allows you to do it and identify the statute. Step 2. Review your courts local rules of bankruptcy procedure, those...

Matthew Scott Berkus's Answers (15939)

IRS have issued me a letter that I owe $5000.00, can I find a lawyer to plead on my behalf for this?

I have a friend who's paycheck is being garnished by the government 100% for back taxes. Is it legal to garnish 100% ?

Can i find an attorney who will handle my case with no fees unless we win, in a case involving my home?

Corthians College Shut down-Student Loan

Is there a recourse for 20 year lack of contact by collector and dept. Of ed. on unknown defaulted federal student loan?

I co signed a student loan for my ex mother in law in 1998 she has still not paid it off is there anything legally i can do

My insurance company is denying my claim due to inventory on a bankruptcy. They are using it like extortion.

I owe tuition money from University of Colorado for classes that I failed to withdrew on time. Can I file bankruptcy for this?

Will a written document from a father giving full custody of children to mother be recognized by courts in colorado?

How do I a file a lien avoidance motion