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I am unemployed.
answered on Nov 29, 2018
Contact your local bar association or local legal aid society. They will assist you.
Live in government run retired military home (Armed Forces Retirement Home – independent agency of the Executive branch). Announced a HUGE fee increase. Fees to go from $1458 to $3054 a month. Aggressive letter writing campaign – Congress ordered three years phase in. (Ordered by law – in the... View More 
answered on Nov 23, 2018
You lost it in your petition and explain the increases. The trustee will take it into account.
trade it in. Can I and how would I do that?
answered on Jun 4, 2018
Yes. However, you may protect it by using one of your exemptions for certain property.
I just have another personal loan i just cannot pay it has no Collateral. my car is paid for as well as all my credit cards i am a widow with VA check benefits on my deceased spouse who i get benefits on related to agent orange in Vietnam. Can I still keep my Veterans benefits and able to file... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2018
The VA benefits are not an issue. However, your giving the home to your daughter is an issue, and a trustee may be able to sell the property to pay your creditors.
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answered on Mar 20, 2018
Medical bills should be dischargable in bankruptcy. Consult a Jackson Bankruptcy attorney.
answered on Mar 10, 2018
Your chapter 13 plan may be able to avoid the lien on the property or provide for treatment of the items as secured. Either way, you should be able to keep the collateral. See a bankruptcy lawyer near you and they will be able to determine your best options. Hope it works out. Good luck!
answered on Feb 15, 2018
The owner will need to contact the lender to see if the lender will release the title. The lender is not required to do so if their lien was never paid.
The last payment from garnishment was in June 2017. I was told by the trustee that after I filed my proof of claim I would receive retroactive payments on the first check. I received the first check in December 2017 without the full retroactive amount. The second payment came in January 2018. I was... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
You should contact the MS Department of Human Services, Child Support Collection Division to determine if you can get free assistance with the collection of child support.
answered on Jan 25, 2018
Yes, you may reapply, but whether you are accepted will depend upon that company's policies.
I have no income coming in at for the last three months. I filed the car on bankruptcy, but reaffirmed loan.
answered on Dec 26, 2017
If you secure a source of income, you could catch up the car payments that are behind through a Chapter 13 plan.
It was a hospital bill
answered on Dec 19, 2017
See this link for a full explanation:
https://wassonthornhill.com/the-judgment-liens-that-can-be-avoided-from-your-homes-title/
Information provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice.
answered on Dec 18, 2017
Yes, if the lender agrees, you can either pay the post-petition debt outside of your plan or request court approval for the debt to be added to your plan.
answered on Feb 20, 2018
Assuming that the bill is a payment on a debt for previous work performed the lawyer, the automatic stay that will go into place once you file for relief under the bankruptcy code will preclude any collection activity except for some types of collection for child support or alimony and collection... View More
if i got to the court to have my hearing done again can the creditor ask for additional money ?
answered on Nov 11, 2017
Yes, you could be charged for the creditor’s additional attorney fees if you are found to owe the debt.
Amex, citi, chase ink, us bank business cards. Will the business credit be discharged
answered on Oct 9, 2017
You will likely need to speak with a Mississippi Attorney in a private consultation for the answer to your question.
Trustee says i have to pay past due amount on my bankruptcy or do a written responsive pleading. I dont know what that means
answered on May 27, 2017
If you are in Chapter 13 and the Trustee has filed a Motion to Dismiss your case for non-payment, then you can either get the money to the Trustee that is needed to bring your Plan current or file a written response to the Motion to Dismiss that explains to the Court why you are behind in payments... View More
I have tried to consolidate my bills without success. I have creditors calling threatening wage garnishment and being sued. What do I need to do to find out if I qualify for pro bono help?
answered on Mar 29, 2017
You should contact a local bankruptcy attorney for a free consultation.
Husband passed away after the loan was made she struggled can no longer make payments three children receiving Social Security benefits oldest child 18 will no longer receive benefits
answered on Feb 23, 2017
No. Debts discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding aren't usually considered taxable income.
answered on Feb 7, 2017
Up to $10,000 in personal injury awards are exempt per Miss. Code Ann. § 85-3-17
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