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If there is a judgement against me for ($50,000 what I owe my Father) What can I do. I already filed for chapter 13

Scott's answer | Answered on September 10, 2010

If you included your Father's debt in your Chapter 13 plan and the plan has been approved by the Judge, your Father cannot refuse payment and...

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Can I include a default judgement in my bankruptcy?

Scott's answer | Answered on September 10, 2010

My colleagues are correct in that you should include the judgment. You should receive a discharge from this debt unless you were intoxicated,...

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Will my children's savings accounts (my name on the accounts as custodian) be affected if I file for bankruptcy?

Scott's answer | Answered on September 09, 2010

I agree with my colleague. The answer depends on many factors. Two of the more important factors is 1) how much money is in the accounts; and 2)...

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Corporate AMEX card and Non-joint Debt when filing Chapter 7.

Scott's answer | Answered on August 31, 2010

As to the AMEX card, if you only have signing authority and the actual debtor is your company, you do not need to report that debt because it is...

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My mother died in may of 2010, and had a living trust, do I need to get the deed change and how ? How do we keep it in trust?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 31, 2010

If you are the Successor Trustee of the Trust, you have many duties in order to properly administer the trust. It would be helpful to contact an...

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Does a parent still have a legal right to few school records if a child turns 18 and does not want them to.

Scott's answer | Answered on August 31, 2010

I agree with my colleague that 18 is the magic age. In addition, if the order is from a California Judge and the school is in Arizona, the school...

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Tax audit with $33,000 more owed, 84K in cc debt, porsche car...unemployed for 18 months, do I file a 13 or 7? Thanks

Scott's answer | Answered on August 30, 2010

I agree that the answer really depends on more information. If you have not been employed for 18 months, and have no other income, you most likely...

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If your 18 and in high school can you move out?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 27, 2010

Yes, once you turn 18 years old, you are an adult and may live in a place of your choosing. I absolutely encourage you to complete...

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Can a lawyer legally do an asset research before a judgment is filed?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 27, 2010

Yes, it would be standard practice in most civil cases.

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Do I file for chapter 7, 11, or 13?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 26, 2010

Whether you file for Chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy is dependend on many factors. First, based on the Means test, which measures disposable income, do...

Scott Douglas Jordan's Answers (266)

If there is a judgement against me for ($50,000 what I owe my Father) What can I do. I already filed for chapter 13

Can I include a default judgement in my bankruptcy?

Will my children's savings accounts (my name on the accounts as custodian) be affected if I file for bankruptcy?

Corporate AMEX card and Non-joint Debt when filing Chapter 7.

My mother died in may of 2010, and had a living trust, do I need to get the deed change and how ? How do we keep it in trust?

Does a parent still have a legal right to few school records if a child turns 18 and does not want them to.

Tax audit with $33,000 more owed, 84K in cc debt, porsche car...unemployed for 18 months, do I file a 13 or 7? Thanks

If your 18 and in high school can you move out?

Can a lawyer legally do an asset research before a judgment is filed?

Do I file for chapter 7, 11, or 13?