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I live in michigan.
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answered on Jul 23, 2018
In addition to what Mr. Phillips said I would add the additional information that it depends whether you are seeking a discharge or whether for example you need to stop a foreclosure or get back a seized vehicle. In those examples you can file a Ch. 13 right away and get caught up on the past due... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2018
Keep your vehicle if you are current or can get current quickly. Same on your house. Keep thousands of dollars of other stuff.
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answered on May 30, 2018
If you can file in Michigan you will have to appear at one meeting minimum with a bankruptcy trustee. There is no court appearance in most cases.
i just changed my daughters bank acct and put it in my name to help her save money. the bank took over one thousand dollars said i owed it from a debt. this was covered under my bankrutcy how do i get this money back i have cancer and am in a panic. i have been awareded the bankruptcy in approx... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2018
Not quite enough information to answer your questions. You need to ask the bank very specifically about the details of the debt. If your daughter is an adult she needs to contact the bank also. Whose money was taken? Hers or yours. What kind of debt did you have with this bank in your prior case?... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2018
Too open ended question. Many questions need to be answered before giving a complete answer. You need to talk to an attorney.
in my list of creditors it reads that best buy is a nonfiler...did they just say the heck with it?
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answered on Mar 2, 2018
Creditors have to file a proof of claim (POC) if they want to get paid in the Ch. 13. There is a time limit for them to do that. If the time limit has passed they will not receive anything. If not they may still file a POC.
Really doesn't matter to you since the debt will be discharged... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2018
Question is vague. You have to list all assets including all properties. Need more information. What are you trying to accomplish?
I told my lawyer that Meijers wants him to provide him with a reference number I got from the Work Number. They would then release the paystubs to him. But he said he never heard of that and told me I would have to figure out a way to get them. I tried and they insist on him doing that or they need... View More
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answered on Jan 19, 2018
If you have already retained another attorney it is not appropriate for me to give you advice. Perhaps that is why nobody has responded to your question.
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answered on Jan 14, 2018
You may not need to wait at all if you can prove all the money is hers.
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answered on Jan 2, 2018
I agree with both of the other answers. One of the things trustees look for is whether you paid money to friends and relatives with your refund. Don’t do that. Another thing is a possible waiver of the $335 filing fee. If you have significant $ in the bank the trustee will probably object to the... View More
I was layed off from a job and I had to take a job for less. 1600 a month differance. I could not afford my discover card payments anymore and im on welfare now. I tried on several occasions to make payment arrangements but the refused. They could not garnish my paycheck because years ago i chose... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2017
If you are absolutely sure you qualify for a bankruptcy then stop paying and save your money to hire a good bankruptcy attorney.
Want to know if they will come take the car if I stop paying. Just a little confused nothing was explained to me
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answered on Dec 8, 2017
Did you sign a reaffirmation agreement and was it filed? If so then you can keep the car as long as you keep current on the payments.
If you didn’t sign a reaff then the lender will probably repo it if you stop paying.
You probably didn’t sign/file a reaff. That would explain... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2017
The bankruptcy court uses something called the Brunner test. (Named after the definitive case.)
The bankruptcy court looks at the following three factors to determine if repayment of your student loans would cause an undue hardship, thereby justifying discharge of some or all of your... View More
The mortgage was done under his credit, my name is just on there. Also how much about is a simple 7 in michigan for credit card and medical debt?
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answered on Dec 8, 2017
It won't affect his credit score. As long as the mortgage payments are kept current there is no issue with you home. Note that even if he did file there is no issue with the house as long as the mortgage payments are kept current.
In addition to a $335 filing fee which is universal,... View More
Was during the aftermath of a foreclosure and bankruptcy. No documentation or record of what items went where was ever recorded. No terms of storage were recorded or agreed upon. The items were boxed up and thrown in with other stored items. The garage in question has been since searched semi... View More
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answered on Nov 14, 2017
Unclear what this has to do with bankruptcy. Who filed (if anyone)? When? Where in the process? If still open, amend as appropriate and list value as unknown.
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answered on Nov 6, 2017
Yes. You may get better terms if you buy before you file. Depends on your particular situation.
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