Get free answers to your Bankruptcy legal questions from lawyers in your area.
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Have you read all relevant documents? Like the contract and the warranty.
I was trying to transact $1000 from USA bank account to India A/C through a online remit product company. they are approved to detect only $1000 from my source bank. But they detected multiple $1000s from my source bank. almost empty my bank account. when i try to contact there is no proper... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Why is this question under bankruptcy? You mentioned nothing about that. The best thing to do is go see a local lawyer.
Already have application approved, she has work/travel authorization card. Does not have green card yet. I do have job and support her with pay, as proven to USCIS
I filed for Divorce and my husband filed bankruptcy. Can I force him to lift stay?
answered on Aug 11, 2015
The stay can only be lifted by the judge, upon proper motion. Check with the bankruptcy clerk to see if the case is still active, or use PACER.
I do not want to send up a red flag about constructive fraud.
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Before you start making legal conclusions, go see a local bankruptcy attorney.
the property owners are 8 members and want to sell the and get there money
answered on Aug 11, 2015
I do not understand your question fully. It is best to give all relevant facts. You probably need more than general information about this, and should go see an attorney.
answered on Jul 5, 2015
The need for filing of a bankruptcy petition is fact intensive. The only way to find out the answer to your question is to to take the time to meet with an experienced bankruptcy attorney that handles chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases. Most bankruptcy attorneys will meet with you at no charge for the... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2015
The state of Texas allows an individual debtor to exempt up to $30,000 worth of personal property, of which up to 25% ($7,500) may be jewelry. Note, though, that the value of the jewelry counts against the aggregate personal property exemption, which includes a number of other types of personal... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2015
I can't tell you whether or not you're eligible for bankruptcy: there are many other factors in play, such as whether you've previously filed for bankruptcy and how much regular income you have. I can tell you that large medical bills are one of the most common triggers for people... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2015
Many people who file bankruptcy because of high credit card debt choose Chapter 7, because credit card debt is unsecured and can generally be discharged (wiped out) in bankruptcy.
There are other considerations, though. For example, people who have non-exempt assets that they want to keep... View More
I've only made 3 payments on the bankruptcy so far, but I just put my house up for sale and it sold quickly because a family member bought it. I've read that it is difficult to payoff a bankruptcy early.
answered on May 30, 2015
I assume that you did not call your bankruptcy attorney before you sold the house or you don't have attorney and filed your bankruptcy pro se, because I cannot imagine that a bankruptcy attorney told you that you could sell your home without court approval.
If you have a lawyer, call... View More
answered on May 20, 2015
If you are asking if the bankruptcy case is dismissed or converted, will the confirmation of the plan require that the lender accept the payments provided for in the plan, the answer is no. For example, if the confirmed plan is paying a lower interest rate and paying the value of the collateral,... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2014
No. Call the attorney and find out what is happening. If you don't like his answer, you can ask for your money back and go to someone else.
answered on Mar 9, 2014
You can contact the Trustee in the bankruptcy in writing and ask about that. Whoever is administering the bankrupt co. estate (usually bankruptcy trustee appointed by court) will have to handle that. You can also file with estimates to get things moving and amend later.
Figure out which... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2014
A: Medical Providers are not permitted to hold medical records random. They can sue you and do lots of other stuff, including charging you a very high copy fee, which funny enough is the same amount you owe them.
answered on Jan 27, 2014
Unless the mortgage company was granted a Order on a Motion for Relief of Stay and the property was subsequently transferred via a court sale the following applies: If you are not living there, they can argue that they changed the locks to protect the property. If you are living there and they... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2014
Depends on how you purchased the furniture. If it is an inhouse payment agreement, you must review the agreement for a Purchase Money Security Clause. If the Clause is not there it shouldn't be an issue; however, if the furniture still has such a high value it will likely exceed your... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2014
Yes you can.
Sign up for PACER, it is a free governmental service, as long as you use less than $15 a calendar quarter. Then sign on at the District Court's Bky Site for the specific district and perform a search. From the Docket you can print copies of the documents... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2014
Yes.
There is no requirement to the operation of a nonprofesional business.
answered on Jan 27, 2014
Provide them a copy of your filing and discharge, but note that some things are not dischargable, such as student loans, taxes, Support, Debts in relation to a DUI and Debts to FDIC.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.