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I filed bankruptcy on December 2. My case was dismissed because I did not complete the paper work?

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

It depends on whether you were served personally or by substituted service. If personally, than it would be up 30 days after you were served. If...

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Will I really need to go to court if I will file a chapter 7 bankuptcy?

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

Once your bankruptcy is filed you need to file a Notice of Stay in the state court lawsuit and serve a copy on the attorney for the credit card...

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Improper venue issue-Debt Collection Suit

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

You need to file a motion to change venue. There are lots of examples on the internet of this type of pleading but you should hire your own...

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I was divorced a couple of months ago and awarded a house I can not refi cuz of value. He is refusing a modification so I will

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

I agree with the other attorney that you should consider bankruptcy. It won't remove the house from your name, but at least your personal...

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I filed my home in a bankruptcy in 2010 and just found out he did not file the paperwork correctly and I still own the house

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys. A bankruptcy by itself does not remove your name from the title of a house, though in certain circumstances this...

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Are funds for necessary living expenses (rent, utilites, transportation) protected from bank account garnishment?

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

Depending on the amount of debt you have and your other financial circumstances, you might consider filing for bankruptcy. Garnishments exceeding...

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Are divorce attorneys fees able to be included in a bankruptcy

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

If you were ordered to pay your ex-spouses attorneys fees, these would not normally be discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy but can be discharged...

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If you go Bankrupt and include a payday loan that was unpaid does the state data base have to remove the information indicating

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys. To the extent that there is a state database for payday loan debts, so long as the debt is being reported as...

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Do I need to pay a $1000 ambulance bill, $3000 hospital bill? I feel like I was wronged by not being told my charges beforehand.

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

Your options are pay the debt, attempt to settle the debt for less than you owe, or file bankruptcy, if eligible.

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A collections agency is reporting an already-paid bill to the credit bureaus.

Shaye's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

The debt would still appear on your credit report for up to 7 years, but if you paid the debt it should say on the credit report that it was paid...

Shaye Larkin's Answers (3891)

I filed bankruptcy on December 2. My case was dismissed because I did not complete the paper work?

Will I really need to go to court if I will file a chapter 7 bankuptcy?

Improper venue issue-Debt Collection Suit

I was divorced a couple of months ago and awarded a house I can not refi cuz of value. He is refusing a modification so I will

I filed my home in a bankruptcy in 2010 and just found out he did not file the paperwork correctly and I still own the house

Are funds for necessary living expenses (rent, utilites, transportation) protected from bank account garnishment?

Are divorce attorneys fees able to be included in a bankruptcy

If you go Bankrupt and include a payday loan that was unpaid does the state data base have to remove the information indicating

Do I need to pay a $1000 ambulance bill, $3000 hospital bill? I feel like I was wronged by not being told my charges beforehand.

A collections agency is reporting an already-paid bill to the credit bureaus.