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Can a company start trying to collect a debt again after 18 years that they have already written off their books?
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Answered on February 06, 2013
I agree, this debt is probably outside the statute of limitations. Consult a local consumer protection attorney to see if you have a FDCPA claim or...
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My husband co-signed on a motor cycle loan for our x son-in-law; loan was paid off by my husband. He is now going bankrupt.
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Answered on February 05, 2013
If your husband's name is the only one on the title, it is likely that he is the legal owner and thus the bike wouldn't be affected by the...
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Can I start a business while going through a ch. 7 bankruptcy?
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Answered on February 05, 2013
Legally, yes you can start now. As a practical matter you don't want to raise any red flags in your current bankruptcy case.
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Chapter 7 and Assets, especially cash on hand and bank accounts.
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Answered on February 05, 2013
I would just add that you need to think of this as two separate timelines, pre-filing and post-filing. The bankruptcy estate only includes...
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Can my SSI or state of florida retirement be garnished for any reason?
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Answered on February 04, 2013
SSI can typically only be garnished for federal debts like federal income taxes. I would guess that your pension would be protected as well, but I...
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My mom filed for Chapter 7 and reaffirmed the mortgage, but the mortgage company now wants to foreclose after her discharge.
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Answered on February 04, 2013
When someone defaults on a payment on a mortgage, usually the mortgage gives the lender the right to make all of the amounts owed due and...
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I am Divorced and I filed Bankruptcy and Mortgage was discharged. Am I responsible for tax if my ex short sells?
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Answered on February 04, 2013
No assuming that you didn't sign a reaffirmation agreement on the house.
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I was towed because I "did not remain on premises"? Who decides what a towing sign can say? You must sit on grass while here?
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Answered on February 04, 2013
I'm not sure of any specific language that is required to be on tow signs. I would guess the owner of the lot just has to provide notice that if...
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Is my retirement account protected from debt collection?
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Answered on February 04, 2013
Retirement accounts are typically protected from seizure by creditors. However, because this is a court ordered divorce settlement, they might...
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Am I going to make my money situation worse by doing this?
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Answered on February 04, 2013
Dallas and Tarrant County typically don't prosecute people for not paying back payday loans; smaller counties bring actions more often. The main...
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