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answered on Jul 6, 2017
Inurge you to wait until after you file due to the fact that your partner's income would be subject to the Means Test calculation if you move in together and are married.
a second time if I file again can I get my car back a second time I bougth the car in California but filed in nevada
answered on Apr 2, 2017
You should be able to however you need to do everything right with your second filing. The creditor may object to releasing the car. If you did not hire an attorney for your first case, you should absolutely hire one for a second case. You will need to file a motion to extend the automatic stay.... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2017
Yes, they are voluntary contact the debtor's counsel at once. You know the best time to call is in the am, but you can check pacer reports to see if the lawyer has court hearings. Hint call them when they aren't in court. Email address of debtor's counsel is a great way and also... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2015
Sorry, but all I can make out is that you are considering filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, and you want to know if you need to put something in the schedules and statements which must be filed. I can't figure out what "total loss check" means. If a creditor has no lien on... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2014
You can request that the court approve a "reaffirmation" agreement without retaining an attorney. A reaffirmation agreement will affect your discharge rights and should be entered into only if you understand it completely.
answered on Feb 5, 2014
A: Yes, but most people do not know where to look. It would require someone to sign up for a special governmental service, then do research.
answered on Apr 10, 2013
You are at the risk that the mortgage creditor will file a motion for relief of stay in order to pursue foreclosure. If you have an attorney, contact them immediately.
answered on Apr 10, 2013
Having your wages garnished does not prevent you from seeking bankruptcy protection.
answered on Apr 10, 2013
Too confusing to answer. Generally speaking, if you have fallen behind on mortgage payments the creditor has a right to foreclose on the property. Chapter 13, under which you propose to bring your loan current over a period of 3-5 years will prevent foreclosure. Not sure if that answers your... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2012
Yes, this is an acceptable document, and bankruptcy court generally give it a judicial notice if a true and certified copy
answered on Feb 5, 2014
A: If you case has no unexempt property, you can simply fail to show for the Meeting of Creditors, and the Trustee will usually dismiss the case. If you have unexempt property and/or you have already attended the Meeting of Creditors, you will have to file a Motion to Dismiss and have a hearing.
State of Nevada 9/9/11 was discharge date
answered on Jul 1, 2012
You could have joined her earlier, or she cal file her own chapter 7 bankruptcy. In Nevada, husband and wife are responsible for each other's debt but in order for her debts to be combined debt, she should have joined you in your chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you had asked her to stay, she would be... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2012
First call the scheduling attorney and ask. If he/she says no, and the reason you are ask is because of a real EMERGENCY you can motion the court.
answered on Jan 9, 2012
Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a governmental website and a free service, as long as you use less than $10 of services per calendar quarter. Once signed in you can pull up the specific case and review
answered on Feb 14, 2012
It cannot be taken for debts which were included in your bky. However, it something was omitted or it was not dischargable, and your State does not provide a Homestead Exemption, then it could be at risk.
answered on Nov 8, 2011
Filing a Bankruptcy involves a weighing of several items, personal and legal. If you have no personal issues, then the major obstacle is the Means Test. This test is broken into several parts and looks at an average of what you have earned over the last six months, then compares it to others in... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2011
There are lots of places and if you qualify the fee is waived. Just go to a search engine and type in "prefiling bankruptcy class".
answered on May 18, 2011
The general answer is no. If the loan is for a private for profit school and you can allege fraud you might be able to discharge the loans in bankruptcy. But it would be an uphill fight. For further information call Reed & Mansfield at 343-0494 and I will refer you to our bankruptcy attorney,... View More
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