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My wife and I rent in San Francisco. Wife owns a house(exemptable) in San Bernardino County. We split time between the two. I am filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. She works in SF. I am retired.
answered on Jan 22, 2025
Since you are filing, it should be where you primarily reside. Your lawyer will know which district (Northern or Central) is most advantageous for a debtor to file.
Parent is lying to CPS saying that the child is out of control. Parent is saying that they already had court but nobody has said anything to the kid.
I was unaware of his guns being missing so to speak. To my knowledge he still had them when i left the house in September 2024 and moved into my own apartment. He is threatening to press charges on me for doing something i have no part in or eve knew about happening if it eve really did happen.
answered on Jan 20, 2025
Sue him for slander. Screen shot the statement in case he takes it down.
Does this sound right?
answered on Jan 19, 2025
If your lawyer entered a plea of not guilty, you would not be required to face either outcome until there is a change of plea or a conviction.
In Michigan, Oct 31,2019, I received a small claims court monetary judgement against the defendant. The defendant filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptry court Eastern District of Michigan in Jan 2020, I was unaware of this. The bankruptcy estate was fully administrated and... View More 
German roach infestation infesting 10% of condo community inclusive of some common elements. Who should be responsible for paying for treatment, the HOA or individual owners? In my mind there's a fiduciary responsibility of the board to make sure the communities property doesn't devalue.... View More
The two other people at the residence his gf and bf waited an hour and called 911 and hung up hey layered up and no father investigating was done I Lebanon we have no homicide detectives or any officers with integrity I seen his grand bf kissing that same day and 4 days after we buried him I was... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2025
You should discuss this matter with the LMPD Public Integrity Unit. They can reopen or reassign cold cases to current detectives who may be able to get fresh eyes on the case for review.
I have a dog that was dumped in my yard almost a month ago and I have tried getting ahold of the owner and she never replied back and never came to get her dog I also had him posted on Facebook in numerous group pages to find out if he was missing or dumped and people told me who his the owner was... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2025
If she can prove the dog is hers, you’ll have to give her back. If she can’t proved the dog is hers, then it’s up to you. Is the dog microchipped? That could solve the mystery.
Notice of deadline for filing the proofs of claim, including requests for payment pursuant to section 503(b)(9) of the bankruptcy code.
answered on Jan 19, 2025
Probably nothing unless they owe you back wages or if they have some portion of your retirement pension or IRA THERE.
I inherited a sum of money in Kentucky. The executor gave the money to a bank to manage and said that the bank would now dictate the rules for the further procedure. Also that I now have to pay a large sum of money for fees immediately and only then can I receive the inheritance. It would not be... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2025
One would certainly need more Information to give a correct answer yo your question but from what you’ve stated, none of that sounds right. You should hire your own lawyer to look into this for you and make sure it isn’t a scam.
I have a divorce decree signed by a judge that states she is responsible for this debt. We filed jointly in 2019, and when we separated, she took responsibility for this debt. Now I do not want to be held liable for this debt as she files for bankruptcy. Should I file the divorce decree somewhere?... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2025
You have a divorce decree requiring her to pay the taxes. You don't need anything else.
And the kids said all kinds of stuff about my sister and when I got out of jail I had to talk to social worker and they said they thought it was best if the children stay with her but I was not given nothing saying they legally had to stay with her no paperwork of any kind I just don't see why... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2025
You need to file a petition for custody in the county in which you or the children currently reside.
answered on Jan 13, 2025
You try it in front of the new judge. Great start. New chance.
I’ve had a change in job positions and had had to stop paying my credit cards, which is affected my credit therefore, I don’t have the credit to refinance. Can I claim bankruptcy and include the house and the amount owed in the bankruptcy and keep the house. Would want the repayment type of... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2025
Consult a bankruptcy attorney to review your entire financial situation and make an informed decision.
1. N.E. 505, 141 N.Y. 479, affirmed 16 S.Ct.
1073, 41 L.Ed. 287. S. Is United States foreign land to the United States of America?
2. Is Common law the law of the land? Hale v Hankel 201 U.S. 43
3. Is the Attorney’s first duty to the courts? Doesn’t that make it a... View More
After signing the loan, putting money down and trading in old car and taking the new car home, several days later the bank came back and said they wouldn't do the loan because the CH 13 wasn't actually discharged. I gave the dealership a copy of what I THOUGHT was the discharge at the... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2025
Yes. But only against the Ch 7 filer. Non- filer remains liable.
I have a case number started.
answered on Jan 10, 2025
You need a bankruptcy lawyer, not a paralegal. Check with your local bar association or legal aid society.
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