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I filed for backruptcy over 9 years ago. One of the credit cards was in my name with my husband as a joint user.
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Answered on November 18, 2010
Since the creditor apparently has not sued your husband to collect this debt, this problems sounds like it is simply a matter of an error on his...
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I filed chapter 7, paying trial mod pymts w/ Chase in IL. I want to keep my home but afraid they won't give permanent mod. Help?
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Answered on November 18, 2010
If the mortgage company won't modify your loan, you can always try a Chapert 13 to catch up on any arrearages.
Remember that a loan modification...
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I have $65,000 in credit card debt and out of work on SS. My home is paid for.
Can the credit card company seize my IRA?
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Answered on November 18, 2010
You need to look at your state exemptions. Just go to your state government web site & search for the word "exemption." You should find this...
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I have only lived in Florida for two months. I moved here from Indiana. Can I file bankruptcy in Florida?
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Answered on November 18, 2010
Actually, you have to have lived in Florida for the greater part of the last 180 days, which is 91 days. (So you are almost elible!)
But to be...
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How to protect my mom's portion of her only asset from my dad's gambling debt.
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Answered on November 18, 2010
You should rely on the advice of the California attorney you consulted - I would say the same thing in Nevada.
Under community property in...
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Can a wife filing divorce buy a new car while filing bankruptcy and not list the new car?
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Answered on November 18, 2010
If the Wife bought the car before she filed the bankruptcy and financed it, she should have listed this debt. But the Bankruptcy system will...
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Does my mother face being locked out of her home in foreclosure if bankruptcy has been declared?
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Answered on November 18, 2010
The protection against foreclosure provided in a Bankruptcy is limited.
The first thing I would want to know is Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? If...
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When can I use exempt social security funds?
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Answered on November 18, 2010
Social security retirement benefits are fully exempt under federal law. So as long as you are able to show that the cash you have is directly...
Can I discharge my divorce lawyers fees in bankruptcy?
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Answered on November 17, 2010
As a general rule, you can discharge fees for professional services in Bankruptcy. That would include attorney fees, accountant fees, doctor...
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I filed bankruptcy and did not include my ex husband although his name is on the mortgage (deed) not the note. Now the creditor
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Answered on November 17, 2010
And??? What is your question??? Can they do this? Yes they can! Why? No idea, maybe they believe he is able to pay the debt.
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