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How can I get the 7k that my husband borrowed from me and verbally promised to pay? And, how can I get my 20k from his friend?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

I will restrain myself from commenting on the series of bad decisions in this matter. On a practical level you can sue your husband's friend but...

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Is Bankruptcy right for me? Should I file bankruptcy through paralegal or through an attorney?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

If you file BK thru a lawyer or any other helper, you have to take two financial management courses: one before filing and one after filing. ...

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I did not agree to the expedited trial. Do I need to take action before the 31st?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

I concur with my learned colleagues. Your issue has too many "moving parts" to be adequately addressed in this forum. Find/consult/hire an Avvo...

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Does reopening of old BK case stays current litigation?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

More information is needed to give you useful advice. Was your debt included when the debtor originally filed? Was his case an asset case then? ...

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What type of lawyer would be willing to review the legal language of a letter to student loan companies?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

My advice is to find/consult/hire a BK lawyer with a specialty in student loans. You can do so by clicking the Avvo tab "Find a Lawyer". Some...

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Can the US credit card company go after our Mexican home for unsecured debt?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

I concur with atty Gist. This is a complicated matter calling for the expertise of a competent RE/BK lawyer.

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Do we have to do this? I don't want to go through all this again. Also, will it affect our credit?. Any worse case scenario?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

I concur with my distinguished colleagues. Discuss this with your BK lawyer.

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In CA, can I convert the proceeds from an aircraft sale (non-exempt) to a home (exempt to $150,000) prior to bankruptcy?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 26, 2015

Selling a non-exempt asset and using the money to purchase a home which permits you to exempt u[p to $175K in equity is doable. But remember, BK...

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What are the benefits/issues from a Reaffirmation Agreement for leasing a car?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 22, 2015

BK is not a DIY project. Find/consult/hire a BK lawyer ASAP. Some of us offer a free consultation by phone or in person. Take us up on it.

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I owe for unemployment benefits. How soon would I need to file bankruptcy to stop them from taking my refund?

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 22, 2015

More information is needed to give you useful advice. Which set of exemptions are you using? Are you filing a Chapter 7 or 13? BK is not a DIY...

Stuart Gregory Steingraber's Answers (6712)

How can I get the 7k that my husband borrowed from me and verbally promised to pay? And, how can I get my 20k from his friend?

Is Bankruptcy right for me? Should I file bankruptcy through paralegal or through an attorney?

I did not agree to the expedited trial. Do I need to take action before the 31st?

Does reopening of old BK case stays current litigation?

What type of lawyer would be willing to review the legal language of a letter to student loan companies?

Can the US credit card company go after our Mexican home for unsecured debt?

Do we have to do this? I don't want to go through all this again. Also, will it affect our credit?. Any worse case scenario?

In CA, can I convert the proceeds from an aircraft sale (non-exempt) to a home (exempt to $150,000) prior to bankruptcy?

What are the benefits/issues from a Reaffirmation Agreement for leasing a car?

I owe for unemployment benefits. How soon would I need to file bankruptcy to stop them from taking my refund?