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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Maryland on
Q: I am trying to find a Pro Bono Lawyer who can help with me bankruptcy

I am needing a clean start

Daniel Staeven
Daniel Staeven
answered on Oct 26, 2021

I suggest going to the Bankruptcy Court's Debtor Assistance Project. An attorney can help you fill out the forms and provide general assistance. The website for this project is:

https://www.mdb.uscourts.gov/programs-services/debtor-assistance-project

Good luck in the future.

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Q: Does time barred debt cover school tuition in Maryland from 2009
Daniel Staeven
Daniel Staeven
answered on Oct 25, 2021

It depends. What type of school debt are you talking about? Is this a private school for children? Or, private loans for undergraduate or graduate schools? Or, loans for a college education? The type of debt will depend on whether it is time-barred or not.

You should contact an attorney to...
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2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure for Maryland on
Q: Hello,I have been living/renting my home for over 4 years with the understanding of ownership

But now is going to be auctioned In the upcoming months can I stop it and pay for it

Daniel Staeven
Daniel Staeven
answered on Oct 7, 2021

You will not be able to stop the foreclosure sale unless you are a title owner of the property. You can, however, buy the property at the auction sale.

Good luck to you.

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Virginia on
Q: SOMETHINGS NOT RIGHT ON THIS WHAT BANK SAYING..HELP ME

1 divorce way way back 24 yrs ago..a 13 medical cause.not 5.how do I fix.im alone 64 senior has destroyed my credit.NOT RIGHT INFO.WHAT DO I DO

Daniel Staeven
Daniel Staeven
answered on Oct 6, 2021

Typically, after a bankruptcy case you need to take affirmative action to build your credit. There are many ways to rebuild your credit such as a secured credit card, taking a higher interest car loan, or having a co-signer with you on a loan.

Good luck to you.

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