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Q: If my bankruptcy gets dismissed what can happen
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on May 1, 2012

If the court dismissed your case with prejudice, than you must wait 180 days or as stated in the court order dismissing your case. If it is dismissed without prejudice, than you can file as soon as you want.

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Q: Do I have any recourse for getting money back from a company filing bankruptcy?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Apr 18, 2012

You can file a Proof of claim in the company's bankruptcy. Also, depends on whether you are a creditor to the company or a customer.

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Q: Do I need to separate myself from my husband on all assets or file bankruptcy together?

He is a co-applicant on a trailer home. It is in process of being repo-ed. This was acquired b4 we were married. The mortgage co says that they will come after him. Can they go after our bank acct? He is not-employed and I make the income for the household. Do we need to file bankruptcy or... View More

Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Apr 2, 2012

If your husband cosigned on the mortgage for the trailer home, unfortunately, he is jointly liable with you on the note. Although the property is purchase prior to the marriage this is not an issue of community or separate property where a person co-signed on a debt. In regards to the banks... View More

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Q: What can you do to creditors who are still hounding you for payment when there is a stay in bankruptcy court.
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

If you provided proper notice to the creditor in question, than they can not be attempting to collect any debt from you, unless they had filed and was granted a relief of stay from the bankruptcy court.

If all your paperwork was done properly and noticed all your creditors, including the...
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Q: How do i get the garnishment, to stop on a debt that was discharged in chapter7 bankruptcy?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

If a creditor had been provided with proper notice of your bankruptcy and the debt in question was dischargeable, than the garnishing should have stop. If not, than you may seek post discharge injunction and remedies against such creditor. However, if the debt is non-dischargeable and/or you did... View More

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Q: Is there a maximum value on real property in Texas that may be claim as exempt in bankruptcy proceedings?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

In Texas when you file for bankruptcy, Texas residence have the option of electing either the federal or the Texas state exemption. In regards to the extent of "equity" that you can protect, Texas state exemption allows for an unlimited amount (except in select circumstances involving... View More

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Q: Can I file bankcruptcy not pay IRS income tax?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Apr 2, 2012

General rule of thumb, the government will always get their piece of the pie. The rules regarding whether or not you can get your IRS debts discharge is complex. Generally, if you have filed all your taxes on time and your IRS debts are more than 3 years old from the date you file for... View More

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Q: How long are bankripcy required to be kept
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 27, 2012

Once you file for bankruptcy it will be on your credit report for the next 10 years.

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Q: What types of bankruptcy can be filed in the state of Texas? Are there any specific debts than can not be included?
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Dec 8, 2011

For a regular person there are two basic types of bankruptcy. A Chapter 7, also called Liquidation or Straight Bankruptcy, and a Chapter 13, also called Reorganization. A 7 takes a few months, and any unexempt property will have to be either purchased back or surrendered to the Trustee. A 13 is... View More

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Q: BANKRUPTCY QUESTION - SPECIFIC LAW EXEMPTING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN TEXAS - SCHEDULE C - PROPERTY CLAIMED AS EXEMPT
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Dec 8, 2011

Texas, as most states, defers to 11 USC 522(d)(10).

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Q: I have a co-borrower on a home that just informed me he filed for Chapter 7. How do I find the BK Trustee in charge?
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Dec 8, 2011

As a co-debtor on the mortgage, you will be receiving notice of the case. The Trustee's name and contact information will be listed on the notice. If you cannot wait, then Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a free service, as long as you use less... View More

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Q: When filing do I have to pay back creditors that were over 10 yrs old? And pay the original bill plus the 1,2 or 3rd

Company's that bought that bill or credit card debit.why do I have to pay (example)3 different companys for the same bill. A bill that was originally 300.00 plus someone who bought that debit and charging me now 700.00 plus the company that bought that one and they charge me 2000.00.!??! Now... View More

Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Feb 14, 2012

Though the Statute of Limitations has expired, if they are still hounding you for payment, it is a good idea to include them.

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Q: My husband died about a year ago and I am left with many bills and have no money to pay them. I need to file bankruptcy

And I have not had the money to probate his will. Can I file a forma pauperis for both these actions?

Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Jan 19, 2012

If the bills were in his name alone, you do not owe them. If the bills are joint then you could consider a Bky. However, debt alone is not a reason to file. You should also look to your exemptions and if you pass the means test. This can all be addressed during a Free Initial Consultation with... View More

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Q: If I can no longer afford to pay for a timeshare, do I need to use bankruptcy? What can they do under foreclosure laws?

I am 62 on Social Security. No health insurance. Nothing in bank. 20k + credit card debt. House for sale for ammt. owed to bank. 20k in IRA. No other retirement. Own 2 old cars ('98 ,05). Alone, unmarried.

Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Jan 9, 2012

Often Timeshares are not Deeded, they are merely an agreement. Thus, they do not actually foreclose. If Deeded, then a foreclosure may occur. Alternatively, you could contact them about the possability of a Deed-in-Lieu.

As for the possability of a Bky, the amount owed is not a bar....
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Q: Please provide info on how I can find:Ortiz 355BR587Bankruptcy Southern District Texas 2006
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Jan 13, 2012

Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a free service, as long as you use less than $10 of services per calendar quarter. Once signed in, pull up the specific case.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: IS A COMPANY CALLED SECO DIRECT REAL

THIS COMPANY MAILED ME A LETTER SAYING THAT THEY ARE GIVING ME A LARG AMONT OF MONEY FOR FREE THEY SAID THAT IT IS FROM THE GOVERNMENT IS THIS A REAL COMPANY OR IS THIS A SCAM THE ONLY THING THEY ASKED ME WAS WHAT BANK DO I BANK WITH.

Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Jan 19, 2012

If there are funds due to you from the government, you should check with your respective Secretary of State's office, abandoned property division. Do not pay anything upfront.

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Q: Can i find my paSS bankruptcy on line
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Nov 8, 2011

Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is 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.

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Q: How can I find a copy of bankruptcy papers filed by an ex-partner in 2000 in Tx?

Filed in Texas Eastern - (now out of business)

Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Nov 8, 2011

Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a free service, as long as you use less than $10 of services per calendar quarter. Once signed in, pull up the specific case.

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Q: I was wondering if you know if Bookpros located in Austin texas has filed for bankruptcy?
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Nov 14, 2011

Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is 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

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Q: My husband and I are separated in process of divorce which is not final. He has filed bankruptcy recently. Do I need to?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

Depends if you are joint or cosigned on any of his debts. If so, although he would be free and clear of those debts, you are not. the creditor may and most likely will come to collect from you as the cosignor. Contrarily, if your divorce decree states that he is to assume all liability on a certain... View More

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