The court date was set before the bankruptcy (chapter 7 no-asset) case was closed and the debt in question was fully discharged. The lawsuit is for credit card debt which was sold to a debt collector (the plaintiff). Is there a way I can, without leaving myself vulnerable, avoid having to spend... Read more »
You can try to call the other attorney and show them your discharge paperwork
My bankruptcy lawyer has dropped the ball multiple times on my case that I absolutely have no faith in her handling my case. I'll leave the details leading up out, but the most recent issue is that she never submitted all of my creditors. Now that I am carefully reading the amendment, I am seeing... Read more »
Yes medical debt would fall under consumer debt
You should go to Court or speak with a bankruptcy lawyer
and it was not completed. I am aware of the Brunner Test and made my lawyer aware of it as well but the lawyer did not move forward on it or do anything to assist me and I was told "they won't discharge it". I am well aware that some have been by proving undue hardship and seriously need the... Read more »
Hello, the Brunner Test is not easy to overcome. You will also have to spend money to litigate this matter. I would call around but if most attorneys do not want to handle it then you may not have a good case. Try to contact a few other attorneys and explain your situation. If your case has been... Read more »
You can go to the Courts website and search by name or social. Otherwise, you can call the Court they can also help you!
I had the absolute worst lawyer file my bankruptcy and overcharge me considerably. I don't know why she is so interested in my personal life but I did mention to her how severely discriminated I was at my last job. I thought about suing my previous employer but decided to let it go and... Read more »
Your petition must include any actions that you have or could bring against anyone. I don’t know why she cares if you pursue your employer unless she’s going to be hired to take on the case. However, If this claim is not listed on your petition and you decide to sue your employer later, then... Read more »
My bankruptcy lawyer charged me $2500 for a chapter 7 - I don't have any hidden assets or a complicated case. I find out that my brother-in-law paid less than half. So far, I paid her $2000. I still owe $500 in 3 monthly installmants. I had to chase her for everything, and I mean everything. I... Read more »
Hello, I’m not really sure how you can still be paying her after the case has been filed. Most bankruptcy lawyers will not allow payment after. It obviously depends on the retainer but usually you can’t collect after it has been filed. Not sure who your attorney is but you may want to bring up... Read more »
Yes, but it depends what chapter tolls are dischargeable usually the diners aren’t
I need step by step instructions to file it and can it be done online
Unfortunately, Attorneys cost money to do work. Did you already hire an attorney previously? Maybe you can contact him/her. Otherwise, you will have to pay to hire an attorney to help you unless you qualify for legal aid or choose not to hire one.
Do I have any recourse to get my money back?
Hello, it depends what chapter they filed for.
Can I file on my own did any file for free
You can file bankruptcy on your own but I recommend speaking with an attorney. You still will need to pay the filing fee unless you request a waiver
You can file for bankruptcy on your own however, I do advise you at least speak with an attorney to understand and know your exemptions if not the trustee can take any assets you have. An attorney can also prepare you and represent you for the questions they will ask in court. There are Free legal... Read more »
Such as forms and title company
You need to get permission to sell your home or wait until the bankruptcy is over
No you don’t have it lose your home if you file bankruptcy. It’s best to speak with a Bankruptcy lawyer who can review your case and determine which exemptions would be right for you!
Karra L. Kingston Esq.
I bought a home in 2010. Because I was a Marine until recently, they were unable to foreclose and the account with the late payments fell off in 2017. I am now doing a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Can the bank still report it as a "settled" account even though the original account fell off?
Yes they can you can contact the credit bureaus if they don’t report it or there is an inaccuracy
We have no assets and no savings. We need to declare Chapter 7 as soon as possible, We are in Suffolk County, NY.
You can call your local bar association
My son and his wife were staying with us. My son left for the opposite coast and left his dog. My husband walked the dog in our yard and it attacked our neighbor's cat which was in our yard. My husband got the neighbor who took the cat to the vet. She demanded that we get the dog out of the... Read more »
It’s hard to answer without more facts. I would advise speaking with an attorney
Daughter has power of attorney. She needs to recall two addresses and her mental capacity is making it incredibly difficult for her to remember them and state them in the hearing
If the daughter has power of attorney then she may be able to I would definitely speak with a Bankruptcy lawyer
However, I have a credit card and business line of credit (both under LLC’S name), is it possible to file the bankruptcy of that LLC without effective my personal credit history?
Hello,
You could file a business chapter 7 bankruptcy but sometimes it doesn’t make sense are you sure your not personally liable for any of your business debt. I would definiteltnspeak with a lawyer
I am a tenant of a property that the landlord stated was going into foreclosure. The landlord vacated the property as of November 1st 2018 and at the same time my lease also ended. I continued to pay rent and she still collected payment from Section 8 Housing Authority as well. I put in for a... Read more »
Yes, until the foreclosure auction actually takes place.
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