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My wife files Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to avoid paying a lump sum of $30,000
What should I do to protect myself.
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Answered on August 27, 2013
If the 30,000 constituted an award to you of a portion of her retirement, an argument could be made that it is not a "debt" and that the asset...
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What are the odds of a revesal on chapter 13 increase?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
You might want to consider dismissing this Ch13 and filing a Ch7 or another Ch13 when you have six months without any bonuses. Just because it's...
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I have a question about a Chapter 13 and receiving a workers comp settlement?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
Some of the legal decisions made in his case seem a little questionable to me; but he probably should have dismissed his Ch13 and managed the...
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My husband and I have been separated for 15 years. He is in OR, pays the mortgage on time, but my name is still on it.
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Answered on August 26, 2013
Only if the house is still considered marital property might there be any problem ... and only if it has more than, say, $20,000 equity.
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What are the consequences of HOA lien on a home which is discharged through bankruptcy?
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Answered on August 26, 2013
You're still liable for the HOA assessments which came due after you filed your BK.
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Stop paying credit cards
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Answered on August 26, 2013
So you're saying your house is worth $300k or more, right?
Isn't your reverse mortgage paying you something every month?
Can you not take out a...
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Can i file for bankrupcy..
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Answered on August 25, 2013
Yes - it sounds like you would qualify for Ch7 bankruptcy; but your student loans would not be discharged and your co-signor would still be liable...
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Can i file for bankrupcy..
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Answered on August 25, 2013
It sounds like you would have no trouble filing for Ch7 bankruptcy; but your co-signor would still be liable for anything he co-signed for.
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I have two houses and I have stopped making payments on those two houses.
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Answered on August 25, 2013
Changing the ownership of the house(s) would have no effect on who is obligated on the mortgage(s). The only way to accomplish what you're asking...
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Labor Comm cited me alleging owed wages to ex-employees from 8 mos prior to my filing bankruptcy. i have since been discharged
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Answered on August 24, 2013
The Labor Commission must not have been aware of your BK when you were originally cited. You will not have to pay the wages; but if the officer...
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