Q: How may I find out if I am eligible for volunteer legal services regarding creditor lawsuits and filing for bankruptcy?
I am being sued by a creditor and more are coming. I was advised to contact the plaintiff's attorney directly and request a hardship dismissal. There is a deadline for an answer to be filed with the court regarding current lawsuit and I have contacted the plaintiff attorney twice but have not received any response. I am facing eviction, on food assistance and filing for disability. I am frightened of all of these legal actions being threatened and now if an answer is not filed soon then they will attempt to take my last few dollars and I have next to nothing and no legal representation. I am also considering filing for bankruptcy but cannot afford legal assistance for this either--everyone wants fees but I have no funds which is why I am facing eviction and in need of food assistance. I do not know how to proceed with matters especially now that I am being required to answer suits but have no way to do so. Please advise if at all possible and let me know if help is available.
A:
Upsolve is a non-profit that may be able to help, if you qualify.
https://upsolve.org/learn/transparency/
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