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Are HOA debts dischargable that became due after I filed a Chapter 13 petition but BEFORE my conversion to a Chapter 7 case ?

Diane's answer | Answered on February 16, 2013

Yes, HOA fees enjoy special treatment under the "new" bankruptcy code enacted in 2005. BUT, speak with your Bk attorney before doing anything. ...

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Can a judge base child support payment based of the parties alleged future income?

Diane's answer | Answered on February 16, 2013

Take all your documents to the nearest family law attorney for a review. NOW, while there is still time to appeal thiws order. Good luck!

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I got a letter saying i owe $1900 in tax on my old house in Washington State. I had a bankruptcy, discharged last year.

Diane's answer | Answered on February 16, 2013

Property taxes or income taxes. Take this document to 1) your BK attorney, and 2) to a tax preparer. Good luck.

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Can an appellant in a 3rd District, also file a Motion, should the Motion be filed before or after the Briefs of the appellant?

Diane's answer | Answered on February 16, 2013

Good grief! Run, don't walk, to an experienced BK attorney with all the papers you have filed with the court AND papers others have filed with the...

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How can I get proof of other parties income for child support?

Diane's answer | Answered on February 16, 2013

Yes, these are all possibilities when calculating child support. HOWEVER, you will only get the other parent's income information AFTER you have...

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My wife and I are divorced, and I am retaining ownership of the conjugal home in exchange for payment to my ex of $8000.

Diane's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

Discuss this with your divorce attorney. If you didn't use an attorney for this divorce, you need to take the judgment to him/her for a review. ...

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If I am served with legal documents that do not have my correct information are they invalid?

Diane's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

Was it a name you previously used? You stated that you were served, so they had the correct address. Did you file a response? If so, you should...

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Seeking advice maybe be filing for bankruptcy 7 or 13

Diane's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

You MAY not pass the "means test" for a Ch.13, depends in part on the IRS cost of living in your county. Only an experienced BK attorney can run...

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If after a Chapter 7 was completed & all debts were discharged, and U come into some assets due to a death in the family.

Diane's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

Call you BK attorney IMMEDIATELY. He will want to know the date of death, when you will get your inheritance and how much. Here in the District...

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What can a father do to fight for custody of his daughter?

Diane's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

Getting an official visitation schedule from the court is relatively easy. Getting 50/50 will NOT be ordered by the court WITHOUT agreement...

Diane L Gruber's Answers (3296)

Are HOA debts dischargable that became due after I filed a Chapter 13 petition but BEFORE my conversion to a Chapter 7 case ?

Can a judge base child support payment based of the parties alleged future income?

I got a letter saying i owe $1900 in tax on my old house in Washington State. I had a bankruptcy, discharged last year.

Can an appellant in a 3rd District, also file a Motion, should the Motion be filed before or after the Briefs of the appellant?

How can I get proof of other parties income for child support?

My wife and I are divorced, and I am retaining ownership of the conjugal home in exchange for payment to my ex of $8000.

If I am served with legal documents that do not have my correct information are they invalid?

Seeking advice maybe be filing for bankruptcy 7 or 13

If after a Chapter 7 was completed & all debts were discharged, and U come into some assets due to a death in the family.

What can a father do to fight for custody of his daughter?