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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.
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.
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
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
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... View More
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
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
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
answered on Mar 27, 2012
Once you file for bankruptcy it will be on your credit report for the next 10 years.
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
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
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
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.
And I have not had the money to probate his will. Can I file a forma pauperis for both these actions?
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
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.
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.... View More
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.
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.
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.
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.
Filed in Texas Eastern - (now out of business)
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.
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
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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