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We have no assets and no savings. We need to declare Chapter 7 as soon as possible, We are in Suffolk County, NY.
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... View More 
answered on May 2, 2019
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
answered on May 2, 2019
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?
answered on Apr 18, 2019
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... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Just because he’s a co-signer on a loan doesn’t mean that he will be forced to pay for your bankruptcy. He will still be liable for the debt because he is the co-signer.
I see it says 20, but I have been coming across forums that say that it must be renewed in 10 to last another 10.
answered on Mar 26, 2019
It lasts for ten years but they have the right to renew the judgment so it lasts for 20 years
Son mis papeles de la corte mio, mi esposo y mi hija.
5 weeks ago or do they naturally give you an extention of time and how much?
answered on Mar 4, 2019
If you had an attorney you should ask them. If they closed the case before you did the course then you will not receive your discharge if it’s too late. You would have to reopen the case. I would speak to an attorney.
And do the bank have to motion the court again to remove the chpt13 stay?
answered on Mar 2, 2019
Did you have a lawyer when you filed? If so you should ask your attorney or get one before it’s too late.
My cell bill is very high and in my moms name. I have been paying it, can I include that?
I have already filed my case but I read online If the trustee believes the rent is unreasonable or beyond the debtor's means, he can direct the court to terminate the lease, allowing the landlord to evict the debtor. Furthermore, the trustee has to decide within 60 days of the petition filing... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2019
Yes it can be true but doesn’t really happen you should contact your bankruptcy attorney
If i file chapter 7 bankruptcy and I put together a budget And Me and my fiancé bought a apartment together although it’s in his name. I am not living with him but I pay part of the bills. Do I need to bring proof that I’m paying the bills. Such as fuel or cable
answered on Feb 13, 2019
Ask your attorney anything your attorney asks for you should get together.
answered on Feb 13, 2019
Yes, they could but it also depends how much equity is in the property. I advise you speak to an experienced bankruptcy attorney.
Also my unsecure are about 40 thousand, can i keep my property or must the trustee sell it, for Chapter 7? And if the trustee sells it will she cut a check for only the homestead exemption or all of the equity too?
answered on Feb 5, 2019
Hello,
If your house is exempt then they won’t sell it but that is only if you are u see the exemption in New York.
You may want to hire an attorney that can help you.
Warm Regards,
Karra Kingston
My house was foreclosed on receive a letter to vacate have three children in school and my funds are limited
answered on Feb 3, 2019
Probably not. It’s up to the judge but most likely not at this point.
I have a lot of credit card debt and I’m only able to make the minimum payment. So I signed up for debt relief and it was still too expensive so I canceled it. Now I’m being sued by one of my credit card companies because I owe them money. I wanted to know if I was still able to file bankruptcy.
answered on Feb 1, 2019
Yes you can still file if your being sued! It will stop the lawsuit.
Karra L. Kingston Esq.
I am filing for chapter 13 and asked me, after the amount I claimed, what is the specific law that allow exemption
answered on Jan 19, 2019
I’m not really sure what you are asking. I advise that you sit and speak with an attorney.
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