Your current state is Virginia
I've had multiple strokes and am now immobile. My only income is SSA. Can my bankruptcy payment be reduced?
Yes, your plan payment can be adjusted even after your plan has been confirmed.
Your bankruptcy lawyer should be consulted, and should do the modification for you without further charge.
My ex husband has been very controlling over our 24 year marriage. I started the divorce proceeding back in March. I submitted all my financial information to the court but he refused to submit his info, he received a motion from the court and contacted me to offer me a deal if I stopped the... Read more »
Accident occurred in 2013, judgement was rendered and a lawsuit filed on behalf of plaintiff in 2016. Amount $8000
Yes, so long as the underlying accident did not involve a DUI on your part.
Filed personal chapter 7 bankruptcy. Listed a wage claim against me and the employee separately on the filing. Labor court took me off the case and listed in judgement I was not liable, only the business. Case was listed correctly so I’m good there. The employee’s address was incorrect on the... Read more »
You should be in the clear.
I am now facing it being possibly discharged due to non payment because I had to take 8 months off of work due to no childcare. Now looking back I don’t think the ramifications were clearly described to me. I filed in January of 2020. I just started work and am going to try and get caught up now... Read more »
It seems like you are looking for validation of a theory that the attorney you hired to file a bankruptcy petition for you is responsible for problems that also involve the high cost of daycare. If your attorney committed legal malpractice, seek advice promptly because you must bring suit within... Read more »
Trial is scheduled for January but I haven’t heard any update in months. The pacermonitor hasn’t updated anything. When should I hear any type of updated? July was last update stating discovery due date in November and trial date in January
If you are in an adversary proceeding you should have counsel and direct your questions to your attorney. If you are not represented by counsel you need to retain an experienced bankruptcy attorney. There are rules and time limits in all aspects of bankruptcy. However there are circumstances when a... Read more »
Enter default on pacer
What is your question?
I have a PO box for mailings.
It is supposed to be the place where you spent the most of the last 180 days. If it is all in one district, it really does not matter. If it was in multiple states, then it is an issue.
I am the one making payments. Should I be worried . Does this affect my home? could they take it?
As against the bankrupt, a mortgage or note provision that the filing of a bankruptcy triggers and acceleration of the debt has been held to be unenforceable by most courts.
And so long as the mortgage debt is being paid as due, most mortgage lenders/servers are happy and would not attempt... Read more »
I have been recently released from jail I
Filed chapter 7 bankruptcy In Aug 2015 and received full discharge of debts. Everything was going well including credit score and night new house. At the onset of pandemic, wife lost her job, 7 family members passed away, currently have brother and Aunt with Stage 4 inoperable Cancer, my income... Read more »
Got some medical bills sense chapter 7 and payday loans when I was out of work I'd like to pay back at a manageable plan. I am back to work now and have a steady income but wasn't sure if chapter 13 was an option within 2 years or not.
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I understand I cannot get a... Read more »
You can not obtain a discharge this soon. The Statute provides in your situation the with holding of a discharge in a Chapter 13 if you have a discharge within 4 years under Chapter 7
They set conditions of how to pay it pay back that I simply could not afford to meet. Although I did say I do not have it and could only pay if I had other resources. My salary barely covers my expenses and my kids come first. I received a lawyer's letter of demand threatening further action... Read more »
Discovery date was set in July, was due in October and still nothing has been disclosed. Trial is scheduled for January
Not necessarily. Depends solely upon the FDA acts of the case and the judges interpolation of them.
I Don't know what I can say
If you are speaking to your counsel, be truthful. If you are asking a question in this forum, be as succinct as possible and detailed, but do not divulge personal identifiers
Is there a timeline for this? For chapter 7
It depends on whether chapter 13 (which can be 45-90) vs a Chapter 7 which is 30-60 days
I can guarantee a double payment in two weeks for the payment lost in the mail and current payment what can happen
Probably nothing although in the future you should get a tracking number on each piece of mail you send.
My business was being sued. The case had been going on for about 2 years. I was having financial issues and could not make payments to my attorney. He requested to withdraw and I granted it. I did not realize how hard it would be to find a new attorney and during my search me and my other two... Read more »
Bad situation, sorry to hear that. You should confirm whether the judgment is against the business only or against you individually as well. You may still be able to file a Motion to Set Aside DEFAULT Judgment, if it was entered by default, if you have excusable neglect and a meritorious defense.... Read more »
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