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I divorced 3 years ago, i agreed to my ex wife i pay what was owe after foreclosure to the bank. Can i bankruptcy this Debt

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 12, 2016

Yes, the debt for the deficiency balance is dischargeable, but CA has an anti-deficiency balance statute which may cover your situation making...

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Can I sue my ex regarding student loan

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 12, 2016

Anybody can sue anybody else for anything. The issue is will you prevail in such a suit and will you be able to collect anything. One essential...

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Who's responsibility is it to authorize release of the held funds during a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 11, 2016

I concur with my colleagues and add the following: Your attorney knows what to do on this issue. No attorney? Big mistake. Virtually all...

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What happens when your co signer dies on your private student loans?

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 11, 2016

More information is needed to give you useful advice. #1: You can keep assets rec'd via inheritance, but after a judgment is entered against you...

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How much will it cost me to object on proof of claim on Chapter 13? I was told it will cost me $2000 to object.

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 10, 2016

I concur with my learned colleagues. Read the RARA (Rights & Responsibilities Agreement) to confirm your lawyer must object to improper claims as...

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Appealing an Adversary Proceeding decision in Bankruptcy which is connected to a Chap13. Are they independent or linked on this?

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 07, 2016

I seriously doubt that you will get the kind of advice you need from this forum to successfully navigate an AP matter. Many more facts are needed...

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Bankruptcy question regarding household size and means test

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 07, 2016

I concur with my colleagues. BK is not a DIY project. Click the Avvo tab "Find a Lawyer" in your area. Some offer a free consultation. Take...

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Should I file a lawsuit against a student loan?

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 07, 2016

I concur with my colleagues and especially recommend you consult with atty D.J. Rausa. He is a well respected student loan specialist.

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How can a judgment for $$$ go against me when I was in custody, I wasn't served papers, & NOW DL Suspended? How do I fix this?

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

I concur with my colleagues Taylor and Firth. BK may be the fastest and cheapest way out of this. BK is not a DIY project. Find/consult/hire an...

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Can I have deed of trust (loan 2 and 3 against property) striped if they were included in my ch 7 and lender never perfected?

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 06, 2016

Lien stripping is possible in a Chapter 13 scenario only.

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I divorced 3 years ago, i agreed to my ex wife i pay what was owe after foreclosure to the bank. Can i bankruptcy this Debt

Can I sue my ex regarding student loan

Who's responsibility is it to authorize release of the held funds during a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

What happens when your co signer dies on your private student loans?

How much will it cost me to object on proof of claim on Chapter 13? I was told it will cost me $2000 to object.

Appealing an Adversary Proceeding decision in Bankruptcy which is connected to a Chap13. Are they independent or linked on this?

Bankruptcy question regarding household size and means test

Should I file a lawsuit against a student loan?

How can a judgment for $$$ go against me when I was in custody, I wasn't served papers, & NOW DL Suspended? How do I fix this?

Can I have deed of trust (loan 2 and 3 against property) striped if they were included in my ch 7 and lender never perfected?