Questions answered by Stuart Gregory Steingraber

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How close to a Civil Trial can you get before filing for bankruptcy?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 10, 2015

I concur with my colleagues and add the following: If possible, file BK before the entry of judgment in order to prevent the recordation of an...

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Does bankruptcy discharge debts under your social security number or name(s)? I changed my name recently.

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 10, 2015

I concur with my colleagues and add the following: Be sure to tell your atty about your former name(s) so he/she will include them in your...

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How to get lawsuit abandoned back to me?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 09, 2015

If you are trying to DIY, big mistake. This is a very technical issue and you should not proceed without the benefit of competent legal counsel. ...

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Can you have standing even though Judicial Estoppel was denied?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

A cause of action is an asset if the right to sue existed at the time of the filing of BK. Whether or not the trustee chooses to prosecute your...

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Debt of spouse upon death.

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 07, 2015

So sorry to hear your sad news. You are not responsible for his debts. If there is any reason you would like to retain the car (e.g. some equity...

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Can an attorney help me get my name taken off a school loan I consigned for in 2007?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 07, 2015

The short answer is "NO" because the lender obviously believed that your daughter's boyfriend was not a good risk. It looks like the lender had a...

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I am out of a chapter 13 bankruptcy, my mortgage company is ordering me to pay 5000 back fees from a closed bankruptcy?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

If you had a lawyer help you in your 13, this issue should be directed to him/her. There are too many moving parts in a case to offer any specific...

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How likely is the trustee or a creditor objecting to a chapter 7 BK to personal loan incurred in the last 90 days of you filing?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

Debt incurred w/i 90 days of filing may be presumed non-dischargeable IF used for so-called "luxury goods". A PayDay loan is likely not used to...

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Chapter 13

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

The best and most useful advice anyone will give you is to get the assistance of a lawyer. Otherwise, you are almost guaranteed to get your case...

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I am about to file chapter 13 with no lawyer. Do I have to do the filing in person? or can I send someone else to do it for me?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

Filing a 13 w/o atty assistance? Big mistake. The US Trustee's office published statistics showing almost 95% of pro se debtors cases are...

Stuart Gregory Steingraber's Answers (6713)

How close to a Civil Trial can you get before filing for bankruptcy?

Does bankruptcy discharge debts under your social security number or name(s)? I changed my name recently.

How to get lawsuit abandoned back to me?

Can you have standing even though Judicial Estoppel was denied?

Debt of spouse upon death.

Can an attorney help me get my name taken off a school loan I consigned for in 2007?

I am out of a chapter 13 bankruptcy, my mortgage company is ordering me to pay 5000 back fees from a closed bankruptcy?

How likely is the trustee or a creditor objecting to a chapter 7 BK to personal loan incurred in the last 90 days of you filing?

Chapter 13

I am about to file chapter 13 with no lawyer. Do I have to do the filing in person? or can I send someone else to do it for me?