Questions answered by Mark Charles McClure

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I missed my court date but went the next day do i still have to pay the default judgement fine?

Mark's answer | Answered on April 30, 2011

The letter probably was sent out the same day you had the hearing and the matter was dismissed. Simply double check with the court clerk to ensure...

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When a lawyer files bankruptcy for a client does PACER preserve the time of filing as well as the date?

Mark's answer | Answered on April 29, 2011

Yes. The very first docket entry for the case has a date / time stamp.

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If a landlord sues you for $150,000.oo for a broken lease and gets a judgement against you, what happens.

Mark's answer | Answered on June 17, 2009

A default judgment means that you were served with a law suit and were alleged to not have answered the suit in a timely manner. If you dispute...

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What does a default judgement mean? What can happen to you if you have a default judgement against you?

Mark's answer | Answered on June 17, 2009

A default judgment means that you were served with a law suit and were alleged to not have answered the suit in a timely manner. If you dispute...

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Bankruptcy vs. defaulting on unsecured credit

Mark's answer | Answered on June 17, 2009

If you file bankruptcy before the debt becomes delinquent, your credit rating would take a small hit and then recover over the next one to two...

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Trying to sell my home to pay of 60K in CC debt, but no takers. Soon I will have to file chpt 13, what will I have to pay?

Mark's answer | Answered on May 05, 2009

Unfortunately there are too many varibles to answer that question simply over the internet. You need to consult in person with a seasoned...

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I want to pay off old debt. Do I need to try to re open closed accounts?

Mark's answer | Answered on May 05, 2009

Unless you are prepared to pay the accounts in full, you may be opening yourself up to harrassment and lawsuits by trying to do the right...

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Should I go bankrupt while my sole proprietor business is still open? or wait till it's closed?

Mark's answer | Answered on May 05, 2009

If you are planning on closing the business, I would wait to file until after it has closed normally. Be sure to pay your taxes FIRST from the...

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My fiance and I bought a home. He put money down, but I didn't. My name is on the deed. If we split, what am I entitled to?

Mark's answer | Answered on April 18, 2009

The presumption in Washington State is that you are 50% owners in the property unless there was an agreement to the contrary. Your state law may...

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My exhusband foraged my name on a deed of gift to him and then sold the property. I have been told that the home is still mine.

Mark's answer | Answered on April 18, 2009

You should pursue this! However, like with most things in life things are never as simple of easy as you think that they should be. For most...

Mark Charles McClure's Answers (39)

I missed my court date but went the next day do i still have to pay the default judgement fine?

When a lawyer files bankruptcy for a client does PACER preserve the time of filing as well as the date?

If a landlord sues you for $150,000.oo for a broken lease and gets a judgement against you, what happens.

What does a default judgement mean? What can happen to you if you have a default judgement against you?

Bankruptcy vs. defaulting on unsecured credit

Trying to sell my home to pay of 60K in CC debt, but no takers. Soon I will have to file chpt 13, what will I have to pay?

I want to pay off old debt. Do I need to try to re open closed accounts?

Should I go bankrupt while my sole proprietor business is still open? or wait till it's closed?

My fiance and I bought a home. He put money down, but I didn't. My name is on the deed. If we split, what am I entitled to?

My exhusband foraged my name on a deed of gift to him and then sold the property. I have been told that the home is still mine.