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MO child support court ordered debtor to pay both monthly support to custodial and debtor to pay monthly health insurance. Trustee paying just health.
answered on Jul 15, 2021
You need to review your own plan that you submitted to the court and make sure that the payment is in there. Talk with your attorney if you cannot find it. Do this IMMEDIATELY, as the payments are going to other creditors. The trustee has no way of knowing your intent if not in writing. If it is... View More
chapter 7
answered on Mar 1, 2021
Your question raises all kinds of red flags. How did you come into so much money so quickly after a bankruptcy? You really really need to speak to an attorney eye to eye on this. It may be perfectly legit. But, you need to make sure.
My income is $706.00 for social security a month. I have about $4,000 left from my profit sharing retirement. And that's it. I'm almost 70 years old. I need my car to get to the doctors and just to live. I'm diabetic. My car is my only asset and its not even worth much.
answered on Sep 14, 2020
Exemption in bankruptcy are identical to exemptions against creditors as they are the same laws for Missourians. Can not predict how a particlar trustee or creditor atty will act. Look up your vehicle on nada.com for more accurate valuatuon. Then talk to an atty.
Located in Missouri. I have a special needs child, and am being buried in medical debt related to the care of said child. I've talked to a credit counseling agency, and after looking at my income and debts, they determined bankruptcy is my best option.
answered on Sep 14, 2020
If your "special needs" child has permanent problems requiring long term or even life long medical treatment, then a bankruptcy is only a temporary band-aid. All medical bills incurred after the date of filing are not included.
Bankruptcy can be a solution, IF, you can find a... View More
I have filed bankruptcy an included NSF Checks as debts, however i have come to learn that the prosecuting attnys in some counties already have some of them. Can they still be discharged?
answered on Jul 3, 2020
You can discharge the civil liability. But you cannot stop the state from pursuing criminal prosecution, including ordering restitution. It is at the prosecutor's discretion. Your criminal attorney may be able to negotiate on your behalf. If the Prosecutor thinks these checks are minor and he... View More
I am a buyer, went into contract with seller. We were to close but seller's went to court for bankruptcy. Is there anything I can do? What are some options that I can guarantee buying the home?
answered on Jul 1, 2020
Your pending contract is called an "executory contract" in that it is not complete. Debtors have the option to assume or reject executory contracts. You should have been listed in the schedule G, along with the debtor's intent. The debtor has a deadline to fullfill his intent. You... View More
It's a credit card debt for $750 and has reappeared on my credit history. My court date is in mid April. I know I should retain a lawyer to clear this mess up but can I counter sue?
answered on Feb 25, 2020
You, or your attorney needs to file a document "suggestion of bankruptcy" in the court where you are being sued. Provide the court with the case number, chapter number, date of filing, date of discharge. Also attach a copy of the schedule where the creditor appears listed. The creditor... View More
How long do they have to sell it? How much do I get, I read 15,000 is that correct? After selling how loing to I have before I have to move out?
answered on Jan 27, 2020
You need to make sure you actually did claim your homestead exemption. While you are at it, you may have some head of household and/or miscellaneous exemption that you did not use and can apply also. They are not much, but every dollar counts. You may need to file an amended schedule C.... View More
I read online: "If you own the house with your spouse as tenants by the entirety and do not have joint debts, the house is completely exempt, and the equity you have in it is irrelevant regarding exemptions."
Do you have to be married to meet this exemption?
I own a house... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2019
Hey, I know some folks in your town.
Yes, you have to be married to use the marital exemption. Since you are not married, you both own the property either as (1) Joint Tenants with rights of survivorship or (2) Tenants in common. Both are treated similarly in bankruptcy. (there are... View More
Our 19 year old son leaves for basic training this week and has several thousand dollars in debt can we ask to retain funds for personal use
answered on Oct 14, 2019
First, your mortgage company will insist on using the funds to maintain the integrity and value of your home. Any excess funds are treated the same as a tax return or bonus check. You need to file a motion to keep some or all of it. Second, your son may qualify for the soldiers and sailors relief... View More
All my bills are in collections. I have bill collectors calling me every day. I have credit cards and pay day loans . Two phone bills.
answered on Sep 17, 2019
You don't say whether your 2017 bankruptcy was a chap 7 or 13 or if you received a discharge. Your answer to either could affect my answer.
You also don't say why you got into debt so quickly after going through a bankruptcy, especially on a fixed income with no way to pay it... View More
Amount owed is "allegedly" about $40,000. No written contract and no agreement on how to pay the funds back was ever discussed.
answered on Aug 22, 2019
The bankruptcy Trustee steps into the shoes of the Debtor. In order to collect a debt owed the Debtor, the Trustee must have the same quality of proof and evidence. There must be evidence that a contract to re-pay money was voluntarily and intentionally created by both parties. Normally, the... View More
I filed bankruptcy and one of the debts wasn't discharged (it was for a distance school, no child support, not an accredited college). Why didn't it get discharged? Could a faulty address be to blame? And can I go back and amend that? Please do not put down the fact that I did it. We are... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
If the debt was listed, the address is not the problem. To discharge a student loan, even non-accredited schools, requires filing a separate lawsuit in the bankruptcy court. Otherwise the presumption remains that it is not discharged. The good news is you can still file your adversary even after... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
For many types of debts and liabilities the statute of limitations is 10 years. Some are even longer. There are some shorter. You need to be more specific. However, Most consumer debts and contracts are 10 years from the date of the last payment.
I have completed my chapter 13 plan payments, received the completion of plan payments letter from the trustee, the trustee filed this with the court and I received the discharge of debtor letter from the federal bankruptcy judge. This was in the western district of Missouri. If I needed to borrow... View More
Finished my chapter 13 payment plan, received letter about this from trustee, trustee filed the completion with the fed court, I received discharge of debtor letter from the federal judge.
answered on Apr 17, 2017
If you already received your discharge and are out of the plan, you can resume borrowing money and getting back into debt like you were before and start the whole mess all over again. 401k loans have to be paid back and cannot be discharged in a bankruptcy. If you default you end up with a tax... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Depends. Is it rural and does not have a street address? Does the notice give a legal description, a plat number, or something? Does the notice give sufficient information to identify the property in question? You should talk to an attorney about either getting an injunction, or setting aside the... View More
Dow I have days or weeks after the eviction notice.
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Part of the time depends on how quickly the lawfirm moves on the case, how quickly the sheriff can serve your summons, or if they use a private investigator, and the jurisdiction and how quickly they manage their landlord/tenant cases.
Something to consider. If you already have a... View More
Money deducted from my pay put in escrow for the purposes of covering any deductibles on future claims. can I lose escrow money through bankruptcy
answered on Apr 17, 2017
It says you are in Colorado. You need to talk to someone in Colorado who knows the state laws of Colorado. besides your question is extremely vague.
I just found out about land I didn't know I owned after filing bankruptcy. How risky is it to continue pretending like I don't know about it for a while and then selling it after 6 months - 1 year? (If it matters, the land is worth less than $3000.)
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Very risky. Not only can you lose your discharge, you can go to prison. Is the land worth that to you? Land ownership and transfers are public records. It is very easy for the trustee to find out about them.
What do you mean by "owned"?
Someone cannot secretly transfer... View More
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