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I got married last and I want to be able to since the
owe debts between $20,000 to $35, 000 and I have no income only my husband said he cannot afford to pay that
a "judgment proof" (write off the debt) as I'm no longer in the country and have no means to return. I still use a friend's address in Walnut Creek for my social security and IRS. My wife was sick with an autoimmune disease so we had to live off CCs for the last two years). My... View More 
answered on Jun 7, 2022
If you no longer live in America, filing bankruptcy in California is not an option for you.
answered on Dec 10, 2020
Yes, too hard! Almost all Chapter 13 cases filed by non attorneys fail. My advice: Hire a certified specialist in bankruptcy law to represent you. Doing so my save your home and save you many thousands of dollars.
Five years behind waited because I didnt know what to do and pay for it but I understand to pay now but its like cant get a loan due to bad credit not working due to Covid.
answered on Aug 10, 2020
Careful! When you are 5 years behind on your property taxes, your real property can be sold at a tax sale. You don't want to lose your property. Any bankruptcy filing will temporarily stop a tax sale of your property, but the property taxes will NOT be wiped out in bankruptcy. They will... View More
Can we file bankruptcy and keep home?
answered on Feb 27, 2020
That depends on many factors, including how much equity you have in your home, whether or not you live in your home, how old you are, who lives with you, whether or not you are current on the payments on your home, what your income and other assets are,and how much your debts are.
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My friend was sued, paid $10,000.,got an attorney who then passed the case over to another attorney friend, who told my friend she needed to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy and ask for $35,000. retainer. My friend didn't want bankruptcy, has no corporation, but has assets in real estate. June... View More
I have outstanding, very high credit card debts it is unlikely I can ever satisfy. Is bankruptcy the answer?
answered on Nov 15, 2019
It takes more information to decide whether or not bankruptcy is right for you. I need detailed information regarding your assets, debts, income and expenses. Please call me to set up a free consultation. 310-271-6223.
Can i file chapter 13 to avoide forclose and make a payment plan whats the impact of my credit report and how soon i can get stay order because its less then 10 days left.
And can you help me out for filling bankruptcy
I need your reply as soo. As u can.
I previously filed... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Dear Raz:
Yes, filing Ch 13 will stop a foreclosure and allow you to set up a payment plan. I can help you to determine if Ch 13 is right for you. Call me @ 310-271-6223.
In searching for an attorney I am being turned down because the advasary has consulted with so far 8 out of 10 I have contacted. Is this legal?!? I find this crazy that I am having this much trouble finding and attorney!?
answered on Jul 12, 2018
It is legal to consult with attorneys and it is legal for an attorney to refuse to take a case. If your case was filed in the Central District of California, feel free to call me for a free consultation. 310-271-6223. My typical retainer for defense of an adversary proceeding is $10,000.00.
answered on Jul 10, 2018
The automatic stay 11 US.C. Section 362 prevents all creditors from taking any action to collect a claim against you.
If a creditor calls you, inform the creditor of the bankruptcy filing, give the creditor the case number, and tell the creditor to never call you again.
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