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I am the cosigner on my sister's student loan, she resently lost her job, and I am unable to make the payments, what do I do?
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Answered on July 21, 2012
Start with taking a deep breath. Credit companies try to get you stressed out, and will lead you to believe they can do a lot more than they...
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If I get another credit card after chapter 7 is there any way I would be liable for any part of the old debt?
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Answered on July 21, 2012
You cannot become "liable" for an old debt accidentally post-bankruptcy. A reaffirmation is a formal process that is required to make you liable. ...
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What does involuntary dismissal -monthly exparte order mean?
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Answered on June 29, 2012
Without seeing the actual document can't tell for sure. However, it sounds like the case was dismissed by the court for the bank failing to do...
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Sewage Running under home on stilts. Owner refuses to have it fixed due to forcloser. What are my rights?
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Answered on June 29, 2012
The fact that the landlord is losing the property to foreclosure does not relieve them of their obligations to provide a habitable home. If you...
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Can I continue to do business with my company after bankruptcy?
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Answered on June 29, 2012
Sure, but do you really want to? If the company becomes successful, creditors will rear their ugly heads as corporations do not get a discharge...
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Hourly California Employee who has an issue with what my company is requiring of me.
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Answered on June 29, 2012
There can be many variances to this answer if your are a union employee, or otherwise are not an at-will employee, however the general rule is they...
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Is it illegal for indiv w revoked RES license to demand same day vacate inspect, write & make me sign agreent 2 leave & chg lock
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Answered on June 29, 2012
There are multiple things wrong with that conduct! You should hire a local landlord/tenant rights attorney ASAP. Self-help eviction, and the...
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I want to file chapter 7. I have a lifetime annuity from a lawsuit settlement. Is the annuity protected under 704.100?
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Answered on June 29, 2012
This is an area of law that has become clouded. Historically, policies had anti-alienation clauses. With the passage of legislation such as CA...
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Do i have to sign a dissmissal of attorney
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Answered on June 29, 2012
You do not have to voluntarily relieve your counsel as attorney of record. However, if you do not they can file a motion with the court to be...
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What form in California do I need to respond to EJ 110?
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Answered on June 29, 2012
Unfortunately there is no standardized "form" to file in response. You have to file a Motion to Vacate/Stay enforcement, and potentially a motion...