I received collection account on my CR from a debt that was paid days earlier from my health insurance.. can they still do that?

You need to pay the balance to the collection agency and send them evidence that your insurance paid the doctor (or have the doctor report the...

A lawyer froze me and my wifes joint account, and cleared all the money from it to settle a debt from 7 years ago....

It sounds like the lawyer has a judgment and it is still valid. The money in the account is jointly owned so both of you have total control of it...

If one spouse incurred medical expenses that went to collection

No. The creditors will have to file their claims in the bankruptcy case and they will be paid by the trustee if funds are available for unsecured...

Can you be charged for passing bad checks if services was never rendered by the creditor?

Yes. Passing bad checks is a criminal offense. If you did it you are guilty whether or not the services for which you paid were not provided or...

IIf someone file for bankruptcy, what would happen to their residential house?

The equity in their home should be not a problem since it is protected up to at least $100,000 ( more when they get older or if their income is...

Can I sue a possible Illegal Alien for my accident?

Sounds like you were going a little too fast for the turn even if within the speed limit. You can never drive fadter than safe for conditions. See...

May a lawyer fail to disclose assets in a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing?

Assuming what you are saying is accurate, then the debtor lawyer did commit perjury and/or bankruptcy fraud. If the judgments were intentionally...

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We recently filed Chapter 7 but haven't been discharged yet. Can we pull money out of a 401k to start a business?

What you do with the 401k is not relevant after you file a C7 case. You can do whatever you want and you will be subject to the IRS penalties and...

Is it ethical for law offices to use "ambulance chasers" to generate clients from car accidents?

I do not believe it is a common practice although more frequent in some areas like Los Angeles. It is illegal and unethical. Therefore, it can...

What happens if I file chapter 7 bankruptcy and I have 2 houses. Both houses have loss all equity and I would like to strip the

No stripping of voluntary liens such as your second mortgages (actually notes secured by deeds of trust in California) is allowed in Chapter 7...