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I’m getting help through legal aid but the assistant that is helping me Asks me repeatedly for my snap amount and if I’m receiving any type of gov’t assistance and today I received a monthly expenses sheet to fill out and it seems she added a question herself which states amount I spend on... View More 
answered on Apr 30, 2020
Yes, you should disclose all of your income when you file bankruptcy.
answered on Apr 14, 2020
Generally, a cosigner can revive the statute of limitations on an old debt by making a payment or by agreeing to begin making payments (depending on state law).
I'm in the process of starting Chapter 7 and will be receiving help from nonprofit organization that provides legal services to low income individuals. I was assigned a lawyer but because of COVID-19 was not able to meet and give the packet of information they sent me to him. Another... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2020
Hello, you should contact and hire a bankruptcy lawyer to help you, you will have to go to court in the future and it’s usually better to have a bankruptcy lawyer with you to go to court.
The main signer filed chapter 13 last year. He fell behind now bankruptcy case is voided. He will get wages garnished. My concern is to protect my grandmother. With her living in florida I'm not sure where to start .
answered on Mar 31, 2020
I’m not really sure if your grandmother is trying to save her one or not. I would need more information I would suggest contacting a Bankruptcy lawyer in Florida where your grandmother lives.
Hello. I am about to begin the process of filing for bankruptcy. My landlord has legal fees as well as maintainance fees on my rent statement which adds up to approx. $3000.00... i do not owe any money on my regular monthly rent . Maintenance charges are not on my lease. My landlord added those... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2020
You can’t file bankruptcy and expect to stay in there. Your landlord will probably not allow it. I’d be happy to speak to you if you want some advice from a lawyer! Be careful! Some of the stuff you posted didn’t make sense! Or speak to any bankruptcy lawyer for that matter
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there were recently loans taken out with me as a co-signer listed. My signature was forged by my husband. I do not want to press charges, but is there any legal action I can take against this company since i was never contacted? My credit is now bad because my husband defaulted on... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2020
You should contact a bankruptcy lawyer to see what options you have available. You should definitely file a police report if someone stole your identity and took loans out fraudulently
Chase denied a loan modification. My attorney appealed but the Bankruptcy judge agreed to suspend the loan modification. The loan was sold. If the new lender denies a loan mod will the foreclosure process start all over again? I have been making regular mortgage payments with Chase since the... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2020
They can still foreclose on your home even though it was sold.
answered on Mar 8, 2020
Yes, it can hold it up for you. Definitely advise speaking with a lawyer!
answered on Mar 5, 2020
Contact the bar association they should be able to help you. You should find another lawyer in the mean time to finish up your papers. I’d also try going to the office and demand a reason as to why they have not done anything for you.
answered on Mar 5, 2020
There are legal services to help if you qualify but you may have long waiting times! I highly advise speaking with a lawyer many have payment plans that can really help you! And make sure your case goes smoothly!
answered on Mar 5, 2020
You can submit a complaint to the bar and hire a new lawyer if they simply won’t answer.
I have 50K invested in my sisters company which is an LLC. If I filed personal bankruptcy would that money be exempt ?
I filed for bankruptcy in August 2019 and received a discharge in November 2019. My lawyer stated that my student loans (I had 5 federal and 2 private which had long since gone to collections) would never get discharged so he didn't attempt to file for an adversary proceeding. I had two Sallie... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2020
If the judgment has not been entered you can try to fight it or possibly filing bankruptcy can stop a judgment from being entered.
answered on Feb 26, 2020
Yes, depending on when you took it out, it should be included as income on your bankruptcy forms.
If he is found guilty of perjury on his bankruptcy forms would he be bound to the court orders of the civil suit? The contract for the sale of my house was drawn up the day before he filed for bankruptcy. He ignored a court order and refused to sign and ignored multiple orders prior to that one.... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2020
Call the trustee or attend his meeting of creditors they will tell you how to proceed.
I have a court order forcing the sale of my condo. My co owner, who holds the mortgage was taking my mortgage checks and not paying my mortgage which resulted in forclosure proceedings. The mortgage commitment clearly states that partial payments could be made. He could have applied my half of the... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2020
You should attend the 341 hearing or speak with the trustee let them know your concerns.
I am pro se. Does the Bankruptcy Stay the Appeal in the Appellate?
answered on Feb 7, 2020
Yes the bankruptcy will stop the appeal. You may want to hire a New York bankruptcy lawyer to help you.
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