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My wife and I are separating but no one has filed for Divorce. We have some bills that are in both of our names. Do we have to

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 13, 2017

I concur with atty Shields fully and urge you to click the Avvo tab "Find a Lawyer". Some offer a free case analysis and can get you pointed in...

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About 3 years ago I was in the process of filing for bankruptcy. But I did not finish the process.

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 12, 2017

Something is missing here. Question #1: Why did you wait 3 years to bring this up? Question #2: Did you ask the lawyer for a refund? That...

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Need to know if my claim has been wiped out by the other party's bankruptcy filing.

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 12, 2017

Your question has a lot of moving parts. More information is needed to give you useful advice. 1. Did you get notice of the BK? 2. If so, you...

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How to track my debt, until it is out of my life, to the tune of $650,000, 4 creditors, and $1,000 a day I should be getting.

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 11, 2017

Too much back and forth to deal with in this forum. Best advice: click the Avvo tab "Find a Lawyer". Set up a consultation to help you sort this...

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The party that is suing me filed for bankruptcy, do I still need to hire a lawyer?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 11, 2017

It depends. The bankrupt person's lawsuit against you is an asset of the bankruptcy estate. More information is needed to answer your question. ...

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What can I do?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 11, 2017

More information is needed to give you useful advice. Perhaps it would be better to contact an Avvo lawyer. Some of us offer a free consultation...

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What should I do if I have hired and PAID for a bankruptcy with an attorney who hasn't filed as the contract states?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 11, 2017

You are always free to change lawyers, but I am certain they will retain some of what you paid if they did any work on your case. You can demand a...

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Recently filed chapter 13, husband has car loan. can wife withdraw from 13 and file 7 for few medical bills while husband keeps

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 09, 2017

What does your present attorney say? No attorney? Big mistake. BK is not a DIY project. Find/consult/hire a BK lawyer by clicking the Avvo tab...

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Although I already have a ch 7 bankruptcy attorney, can I hire another attorney just to represent me in a motion to dismiss?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 09, 2017

You as a client can always fire your lawyer and get another one. However, unless yours is an asset case, or a complex case, a motion to dismiss...

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If someone had a BK discharged in August 2012 when would they legally be allowed to file again.

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 09, 2017

A chapter 7 case can be filed every 8 years. However, a chapter 13 case can be filed at anytime after a 7 but, you will have to wait 4 years after...

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My wife and I are separating but no one has filed for Divorce. We have some bills that are in both of our names. Do we have to

About 3 years ago I was in the process of filing for bankruptcy. But I did not finish the process.

Need to know if my claim has been wiped out by the other party's bankruptcy filing.

How to track my debt, until it is out of my life, to the tune of $650,000, 4 creditors, and $1,000 a day I should be getting.

The party that is suing me filed for bankruptcy, do I still need to hire a lawyer?

What can I do?

What should I do if I have hired and PAID for a bankruptcy with an attorney who hasn't filed as the contract states?

Recently filed chapter 13, husband has car loan. can wife withdraw from 13 and file 7 for few medical bills while husband keeps

Although I already have a ch 7 bankruptcy attorney, can I hire another attorney just to represent me in a motion to dismiss?

If someone had a BK discharged in August 2012 when would they legally be allowed to file again.