All debt in my wife’s name and we are divorcing. If I am responsible for 50% of marital debt and she is filing bankruptcy, how do I file for my half of the debt if it’s not in my name?
answered on Sep 19, 2022
Your bankruptcy attorney needs to review the court Order and any related property settlement agreement to be certain. However, if this was simply a division of property and not an alimony or "support" order, it would be dischargeable in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy bit not in a CHapter 7... Read more »
The debt is only in her name.
Also,, She gets a paper check and has no bank account. I cash the check for her through my bank. We have very little equity in a jointly owned car. My major concern is the house but I think she is practically, "judgement proof."am I wrong? Thanks
answered on Sep 16, 2022
You are correct, however, if Discover gets a judgment against her and she does not pay off or resolve the judgment before you die, the judgment automatically becomes a lien on the house. Judgments are enforceable for 10 years, and are easily renewed for a second 10 year period. Your wife needs to... Read more »
answered on Sep 14, 2022
It sounds like a scam. A typical loan requires NO "up front" payments. Do NOT send any money without receiving, reviewing and signing a complete promissory note or loan agreement that describes how much the payments are, the interest rate, and the total amount to be paid back. This is... Read more »
answered on Sep 12, 2022
There is no specific exemption for a health savings account under Federal or State law. North Carolina residents must use the $5,000.00 "wild card" exemption to cover HSA balances - assuming that the "wild card" is available. If a debtor uses up their $35,000.00 residential... Read more »
The settlement came in my name but went through bankruptcy court to pay both our debts. The rest comes to me. But has both our names on it. Husband had no assets of value. Never opened probate estate I just pay his bills as they came in. Now what do I do
answered on Sep 12, 2022
I agree with the other answer but you may also have to open an estate and be appointed as the administrator in order to negotiate the check due to ita large size. The Trustee may refuse to issue it in your name only because theoretically, your husband could have other heirs besides you.
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answered on Sep 3, 2022
You would have to prove that the shop knew there was a security problem there. As in, it's happened before there very often, but they failed to warn you or take steps to increase security. If no police reports are filed, that would be very difficult to prove. You may be able to search police... Read more »
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answered on Aug 26, 2022
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answered on Aug 23, 2022
You need an experienced civil litigation and construction attorney. Some debt collection defense attorneys have experience defending these kind of lawsuits. If the contractor placed a lien on your property and is seeking to enforce that lien and sell your property, you need someone familiar with... Read more »
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answered on Aug 23, 2022
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answered on Jul 28, 2022
You can try, but it is very unlikely Walmart will agree to pay the cost soon enough to get your car repaired - even if they agree. You will have to pay for the repairs yourself and then seek reimburement from them. The reason is because it is not crystal clear that WalMart is responsible. Your... Read more »
answered on Jul 17, 2022
It varies by city and county in North Carolina. Some cities and counties prohibit towing further than 15-25 miles.
Lynn Ellen Coleman has already answered this question for me. Thank you, Lynn. My question now is what are the non bankuptcy options with this?
answered on Jun 21, 2022
Unfortunately, it is impossible to answer this question in a public forum like this because a detailed analysis of your financial situation - income, expenses, assets, and debts - will be required. You do not want to expose that kind of personal information on a public forum. I can say in very... Read more »
answered on Jun 20, 2022
This will have a negative effect on your credit. You can try to voluntarily surrender the car. OneMain is NOT required to take the car in satisfaction of the loan. They can refuse to come pick up the car or take the car. They also don't have to release the lien on the title if they refuse to... Read more »
I found about $35 non-compliance fee per month charge for not providing a current renters insurance policy to my landlord. They charged me $70 for 2 months despite me having insurance. I discovered that they have a copy of my current policy and so far I only received $35, but will potentially... Read more »
answered on Jun 15, 2022
You are asking a hypothetical question. Typically a property management company would not submit this kind of thing to a credit bureau until after you move out because they would simply take the fee out of your security deposit.
Assuming that the landlord reports a debt of $35 plus late fee... Read more »
answered on Jun 14, 2022
How were you damaged by the solicitation? Were you only inconvenienced, or did you suffer severe mental or physical pain and anguish? Unless you were severely affected, it isn't worth suing. You can't sue an out of state company in small claims court, you would have to sue in District... Read more »
answered on May 29, 2022
There is a statute of limitation, but the more difficult question to answer is generally when does default occur. The statute of limitation in general for a contract "under seal" is ten years, and for a contract not under seal is 3 years. Some loan agreements leave it completely up to the... Read more »
From Jan 2020 to Feb6 2022 we consistently contacted the mortgage servicer to get help to save our home. We applied over and over for a forbearance, loan modification, deferment, asked for payment plans, you name it we tried it more than once and were denied everytime. We waited months for the... Read more »
answered on May 21, 2022
There are some facts missing from your description. Were foreclosure notices posted on the door and/or received in the mail? Did you attend the hearings and let the Clerk know you had an HAF application pending? Typically, the Clerk will grant an continuance of a foreclosure hearing if he/she knew... Read more »
answered on May 16, 2022
You can always include taxes in a bankruptcy. The question is, will all or part of the tax debt be dischargeable? That depends upon whether or not you filed tax returns for those years and when the taxes were assessed. You should contact an expreienced bankruptcy attorney for a personal... Read more »
answered on Apr 27, 2022
Unfortunately, you cannot compel your co-borrower to cooperate with refinancing the car. I assume their name is also on the title. This means they own half of the car, and are equally liable for the loan payments. You also cannot compel them to sign any paperwork to sell the car if they do not want... Read more »
The file from orig creditor has the account# in the complaint & an alternate account#. There are statements attached for each account. Can I be sued for both accounts if only one is named in the complaint? There is no evidence on how the other account# came about and the credit card agreement... Read more »
answered on Apr 26, 2022
You can be sued for anything - the question is, how much do you really owe? An attorney definitely needs to review your paperwork. The difference in account numbers and incorrect credit card agreement may give you legal defenses. It is the creditor's burden to prove that you owe a certain... Read more »
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