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Is there a defined waiting period for a person who declared bankruptcy and case is closed to start accruing valuable assets
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Answered on August 13, 2014
There is nothing to stop a bankrupt debtor from taking advantage of his/her fresh start the second that the case is filed. With very limited...
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Can you file bankruptcy without going through an attorney?
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Answered on August 13, 2014
Yes, you can file bankruptcy without an attorney - be careful, though, it often ends badly.
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I am 62 years old,just got divorced and living with my sister. I have 41,400.00 in debt can you help?
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Answered on August 13, 2014
Have you ever filed for bankruptcy before? Do you own any assets? What is your income? Does the Judgment of Divorce say anything about who pays...
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My check is being garnished for a previous eviction. I was married at the time and we have since divorced.
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Answered on August 11, 2014
Assuming both you and your ex were both on the lease, you and your ex are both liable for the full amount of the debt and your prior landlord has...
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Do we have a case regarding our home equity loan servicer?
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Answered on August 11, 2014
There a lot of different but interrelated issues at play here. You need to check the bankruptcy docket to see if a reaffirmation agreement was...
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Can the attorney for the debtor in a bankruptcy case collect money after a case has been discharged and CLOSED.
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Answered on August 11, 2014
The fact that the case is discharged and closed is irrelevant. If the debtor properly disclosed the preference payment on Schedule B and exempted...
If I have an employee with a garnishment and they file bankruptcy, do I immediately stop withholding or wait for release?
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Answered on August 10, 2014
The bankruptcy notice supersedes the garnishment and any withholding should stop immediately.
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Can I file bankruptcy for a civil judgement against me?
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Answered on August 10, 2014
If you otherwise qualify to file then yes, absolutely, a bankruptcy could discharge this obligation.
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I went to collect (with appt) my installment from debtor (filed bankruptcy).He called cops.He Can I protect myself fromlawsuit
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Answered on August 09, 2014
Contacting a debtor in an active bankruptcy is a major no-no and you could be opening yourself up to major liability if you had notice of the...
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What impact does a chap 7 bankruptcy have on my business?
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Answered on August 09, 2014
Your ownership interest in the LLC is an asset that must be disclosed and, hopefully, exempted. The fact that the business has not yet earned...
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