Questions answered by Stuart Gregory Steingraber

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What process is there to demand a copy of the TTE's files

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

I concur with the advice offered by atty O'Brien. Remember, BK is not a DIY project. Hire/consult with a BK atty by clicking the AVVO tab "Find a...

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Can I take legal action against the University?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

More information is needed to give you useful advice. You need to read the documents pertaining to the course. Any language about no refunds? ...

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A creditor whom is a family member is helping the Trustee identify an asset beneficial to the Estate. Will they get more $?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

All creditors in the same "class" are treated equally. The family member creditor likely knows more about the debtor's assets than any "non-family...

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Dismissal offered if i could come up on the spot a few grand.

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

More information is needed to give you useful advice other than you are unable to come up with a lump sum settlement. If you have other debts,...

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1099-C Short Sold Property in Az, in 2011. Now being audited for 2011

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

I concur with my colleagues in that this is primarily a tax question. Consult with an accountant or experienced BK lawyer with a tax specialty. ...

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What is the average upfront cash a attorney asks for to take care of chapter 13

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 13, 2014

Regretfully, in my humble opinion, your question cannot be answered because each attorney is free to make payment arrangements with each client...

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STUDENT LOAN, DEFAULT - WE FILED AN EXEMPTION FROM SALARY GARNISHMENT WITH LEVYING OFFICER, SHERIFF ON 08/15/2014. NO UPDATE YET

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 12, 2014

More information is needed to give you useful advice. Sounds like the creditor misapplied your payments. Have you been sued once or twice? Did...

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I filed family leave on apri 13 to july 13,2014,my employer said that july 13 is my day to report to work ,is this legal?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

This appears to be an employment question. I assigned it there where you are more likely to get useful advice.

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SSI and student loan. How much money can Sally Mae deduct from my very small amount of SSI payment?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

Anywhere from zero to 25% would be my estimate, based on CA exemption rules for judgments. It may be possible for them to intercept money being...

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Student loan question. If I file for bankruptcy, will my student loan go away?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

Probably not because student loans are presumed non-dischargeable, government debt. Rarely, a person qualifies for a "hardship forgiveness" of...

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What process is there to demand a copy of the TTE's files

Can I take legal action against the University?

A creditor whom is a family member is helping the Trustee identify an asset beneficial to the Estate. Will they get more $?

Dismissal offered if i could come up on the spot a few grand.

1099-C Short Sold Property in Az, in 2011. Now being audited for 2011

What is the average upfront cash a attorney asks for to take care of chapter 13

STUDENT LOAN, DEFAULT - WE FILED AN EXEMPTION FROM SALARY GARNISHMENT WITH LEVYING OFFICER, SHERIFF ON 08/15/2014. NO UPDATE YET

I filed family leave on apri 13 to july 13,2014,my employer said that july 13 is my day to report to work ,is this legal?

SSI and student loan. How much money can Sally Mae deduct from my very small amount of SSI payment?

Student loan question. If I file for bankruptcy, will my student loan go away?