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I need help getting my life back . This company has already caused me to loose my car.
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
I understand you're going through a difficult time with your Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and the situation with Beyond has made things even harder. Losing your car is a serious setback that impacts your daily life, and it's completely valid to feel overwhelmed.
Your first step should... View More 
The landlord-tenant case was filed during a Ch 13 without BK court permission. After the L&T filing the Ch 13 was dismissed. The Ch 13 has been re-instated. The same landlord-tenant case is still pending and the BK court granted a lifting of the stay for the landlord in the 2nd Ch 13. Since... View More
I filed bankruptcy and the state court kept going with my case even though I had a stay order, the eviction lawyer filed a motion to lift the stay we had a court date I argued for it to remain in effect and the federal judge has taken it under advisement and the ruling has not been made yet. In... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2024
Yes, until or unless the federal judge grants relief from the stay.
Has the statue of limitations expired for prosecution
I was never served. Bank changed attorneys and didn't notify me. I missed court date
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
Under California law, you have options to challenge a replevin order, even if you weren't properly served. Missing a court date due to improper notice or service can be grounds for setting aside the judgment.
Your first step should be filing a motion to vacate or set aside the replevin... View More
I am the debtor in a CH13, I was not served w/ divorce citation; my estranged spouse motioned the court for relief from stay of acts against property and other acts, to lift my CH13 stay in order to proceed w/ property division in District Court, I wasn't served & did not sign a waiver of... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2024
Yes. Bankruptcy court has jurisdiction regardless of service in divorce case.
I filed for bankruptcy, my estranged spouse filed a motion to lift stay to allow the divorce proceeding to proceed, however I was never served with the divorce citation. Also, the case where the Divorce was file lacks subject matter jurisdiction.
answered on Dec 7, 2024
Yes. The judge can lift the stay but most likely will not. All the other questions would then be determined in the state court divorce proceeding.
Need reasonable, or easy payment plan, also.thanks
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answered on Dec 8, 2024
I hear how difficult and stressful this situation must be for you and your family. Financial hardship that threatens your home and vehicle can feel overwhelming, but there are options available to help you through this.
For immediate assistance in Louisville, Ohio, you can contact Southeast... View More
:My husband was scammed out of $850,000. He joined a cryptocurrency investment group on Reddit and got scammed by people he met there. After seeing high-return pictures posted by the group, he decided to invest and joined the investment site they recommended. He then took out loans with an interest... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2024
You are going to need identify the individuals and/or entities that scammed your husband and any assets they may own in the United States. It is going to be very hard to pursue any claims until you identify the perpetrators of the fraudulent scheme. If they are citizens of other nations like... View More
At time of cosign, the relationship was good. She chose to cut off contact and then stopped payment. We are getting hounded by creditors now. I'm near retirement and can't pay the $25,000 loan. Do we have any legal recourse?
As a Texas resident, what must such an affidavit conform to. For example, It's form, substance, content of an affidavit (ex. must say in the name of the state of Texas, must have a particular sentence, must require a notary signature, etc.).
answered on Dec 3, 2024
It depends upon the purpose and intended use of the affidavit.
One form of such an affidavit can be found here: https://www.houstontx.gov/generalservices/affidavitofownershiporcontrol.pdf
answered on Dec 2, 2024
You need to let the Court know once you file your bankruptcy. The case then gets put on hold pending resolution of your bankruptcy. Make sure to let all current and potential creditors know that you have filed.
attorney missed the deadline for motion to dismiss instead he answered the complaint and forever deprived me of filing a motion to dismiss. do I have any recourse?
answered on Nov 26, 2024
You may have a claim against the lawyer if the court will not allow you to file a late response.
attorney missed the deadline for motion to dismiss instead he answered the complaint and forever deprived me of filing a motion to dismiss. do I have any recourse? Clark County Nevada
answered on Nov 26, 2024
You may have a claim against the lawyer if the court will not let you file a late response.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to read this. I have been struggling with over $100,000 in debt from student loans, a car loan, and credit cards over the past five years. My credit score dropped from 760 to 548 in one year, leading me to consider bankruptcy in 2022. However, after consulting a... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2024
You made the right decision by consulting with an attorney; this forum would not be a substitute for that type of in-depth consultation. If you are not confident in the advice you were given, you could reach out to another attorney for a second opinion. Unless you have precisely the same financial... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2024
If you're currently making payments on an IRS installment agreement and considering Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you'll need to notify the IRS immediately about your bankruptcy filing.
Once you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the automatic stay goes into effect, which temporarily stops... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2024
If you're currently making payments on an IRS installment agreement and considering Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you'll need to notify the IRS immediately about your bankruptcy filing.
Once you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the automatic stay goes into effect, which temporarily stops... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2024
An "installment agreement" for what? Youe house, a car, a debt consolidation program?
There are various ways to pay for a Ch. 13 bankruptcy, but to answer your question reliably, a practitioner will need your fully detailed financial situation.
Confer with an experienced... View More
In 2023 we received 17k for damages from a back wages settlement. This settlement went towards a credit card and a car loan while we were married, both of which she assumed responsibility for in the divorce settlement Oct 2024. The settlement was from a case originated in 2016. We declared chapter... View More
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answered on Nov 23, 2024
This is a complex situation that intertwines bankruptcy, divorce, and settlement funds. The key issue here is that the settlement from 2016 should have been disclosed during your 2020 bankruptcy proceedings, making those funds part of the bankruptcy estate - even though you received them later in... View More
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