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If Bankruptcy fraud is committed by a debtor and their attorney, what should I do?

There are other agencies you can take your evidence to. But if the US Trustee and Judge are not interested, then could be the issues are not as...

Fell behind in Chapter 13 payments, due in court for dismissal. What can we do if our lawyer has not properly represented us?

This sounds similar to a question I answered from you a few days ago. You can let the Judge know of your frustrations and concerns. But could be...

We are trying to refianancing our home in NM, but there is a judgment lein against our home since 2007, can this be negotated?

Yes, it can be negotiated. Information is power. So don't let them know you need their cooperation for the refinance. One reason people hire...

I am being sued buy a creditor , in this case a bank , what can i do? help

You can defend the suit. You can ignore and lose by default. You can contact them and try to work out a settlement. But if you are broke, they...

Timeshare condo Disney CA, deed of trust. Is it a purchase money or nonpurchase money loan. In a divorce and eventual bankruptcy

You can get rid of that timeshare and the financial obligation associated with it by filing bankruptcy. Sorry about the financial losses you are...

Can a creditor garnish my spousal support income?

As with many questions, the answer may be "it depends". Yes a creditor might try to garnish income, but it could be that you could claim it...

If one has filed bk chpt 7, what step should be done if some additional income comes in?

As Mr. Leahy points out, income from selling stuff after your Ch 7 filing is perfectly acceptable. Think of it as a snapshot photograph of you on a...

In California, can victims of debt collection violations get $2,000?

Yes. The point of those laws is that it is kinda like a "fine", and enough to make the collector maybe not cross the line. That can be awarded,...

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California Small Claims -- Can I revise upwards my request for damages up from $7,500 to $10,000 since it's 2012?? . . .

No. The law applicable to your case is the one in effect when it started, not when you go to court.