Why the hell was my waiver of filing fee denied?

Agree that you need to consult a lawyer about reconsidering the denial. You can also fill out a form to pay the filing fee in installments. But...

I have a partnership and am filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy . Will I be able to separate my assets from the partnership assets ?

The assets of a partnership normally belong to the individual partners. It does not appear that you have some other legal structure (limited...

What avenues are available for a very old student loan?

A couple of things come to mind. First, has the judgment been renewed? Many, if not most, states require that a judgment must be renewed every so...

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What are, if any, federal exemptions in a Chap 7 bankruptcy if I live overseas?

The general rule is that you file where you have resided for the last 91 days. If you are living outside the US (or its territories), you will...

I am dying of cancer. What will happen to my daughters student loans that I cosigned for?

First, I am sorry to hear of your distressing circumstances. I know this is a difficult time for you. If you co-signed for your daughter, the...

Do I need to change Lawyers or appeal this small claims case, happened after my 7 BK, was not aware of debt owed.

You could also file a motion to vacate the judgment based on the discharge in bankruptcy. You are correct that in the 9th circuit, an unlisted...

What are my rights when a debt collector demanded more money than what the court ordered?

If you can prove identity theft and that the debt wasn't yours, perhaps you can file a motion to vacate the judgment. It will depend on the civil...

The questions will vary a bit from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but you can probably count on at least the following: Has anything changed since...

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Attorney paid to file bankruptcy case, 3 years ago

First you should call his office and find out what happened. It's possible there was a misunderstanding (like he was waiting for information from...

My mother took out a loan in my name . Now I have a judgment . What can I do ?

It's a little unclear. Did she forge your signature on the loan documents? If so, then you should be able to have the judgment set aside...