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What happens if I don't show up for a motion hearing for my bk

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 28, 2016

Torrance CA is in the Central District of California. Your Chapter 13 Plan should have a clause that states you will not take any loan (usually...

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I am 17 and I have been sent already two different debt collection letters from two companies one was Proactive and Disney

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 27, 2016

If you are being sent letters from Debt Collectors, Proactive and Disney must believe you or someone pretending to be you entered an agreement with...

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Can I sign a quit claim deed after a year of filing for a chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 23, 2016

There is no problem to signing off on a quit claim deed if (1) you disclosed the loan and that you are on title in your bankruptcy petition and...

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Is Bankruptcy law allows the debt already in the court for collection?

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 21, 2016

The filing of a bankruptcy stops all creditors from proceeding with collections, except child support. If all you have is Social Security Income...

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Hi I filed chapter 7 6 years ago. Can I file chapter 13 now or do I have to wait until the chapter 7 is over

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 21, 2016

You may file Chapter 13 if you are an individual with regular income and it has been 4 years since your Chapter 7 was filed; you may file a Chapter...

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I bought a house a year ago the person who sold me the house is filing for bankruptcy can they come after my house?

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 16, 2016

The trustee can undo transfers if the transfer was for less than fair market value and made to an insider. Are an 'insider' (friend, relative, or...

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Divorce settlement

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

If you are looking to undo a Family Law Decision then the correct forum is back in Family Law court. The Bankruptcy Trustees are concerned with...

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How much should it cost to hire a lawyer to write up an adversarial complaint for me as a creditor in response to a chapter 7

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 08, 2016

I do not practice in Oakland, CA but I can tell you that many fees that are automatically approved for unopposed motions are $750. The price may...

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How can someone fight the IRS taking money out of his check?

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 03, 2016

There are ways to fight the IRS both in bankruptcy and outside of bankruptcy. It sounds like the Business owed $100,000 of taxes. Businesses have...

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Does U.S. Bankruptcy Code 523(a)(6) or any other regulation allow a debtor to RETRY the trial in which he lost a judgment?

Catherine's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

The standards in Bankruptcy are different than State Court. Depending on what was proven to receive the judgment you may be able to receive an...

Catherine Elizabeth Christiansen's Answers (405)

What happens if I don't show up for a motion hearing for my bk

I am 17 and I have been sent already two different debt collection letters from two companies one was Proactive and Disney

Can I sign a quit claim deed after a year of filing for a chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Is Bankruptcy law allows the debt already in the court for collection?

Hi I filed chapter 7 6 years ago. Can I file chapter 13 now or do I have to wait until the chapter 7 is over

I bought a house a year ago the person who sold me the house is filing for bankruptcy can they come after my house?

Divorce settlement

How much should it cost to hire a lawyer to write up an adversarial complaint for me as a creditor in response to a chapter 7

How can someone fight the IRS taking money out of his check?

Does U.S. Bankruptcy Code 523(a)(6) or any other regulation allow a debtor to RETRY the trial in which he lost a judgment?