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I had my wage garnishment lowered by the bankruptcy court and almost 2 months later, my employer still has not lowered the amount. After contacting my employer, they stated they did not receive a copy of the court order and they asked me to fax them a copy of the court order so that they could... View More 
answered on Jan 19, 2022
It is obvious from the tenor of your question that you are doing a DIY bankruptcy. That's your first mistake. You are making assumptions that things happen automatically when for the most part they don't.
Go get a lawyer to help you sort this out.
Good Luck
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I received a court ordered reduction in my Ch. 13 repayment plan almost two months ago and received my copy of the order a month ago yet my employer claims they have not received the order yet and thus have not lowered my payments. My employer is notorious for delaying changes to employees... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2022
You can establish the mailing date to the employer by checking PACER. That’s about as close as you can get.
I don't recognize the loan and i wanted to know what kind of attorney can help me fight this since I think i might be the victim of identity theft.
No 14 day appeal period staying the order. Can I still appeal?
answered on Apr 21, 2021
Possibly, depending on the exemptions you have left over and depending on whether you use federal or state.
My fiances ex is filing for bankruptcy so she says. The child needs braces and 2 cavities filled and she is stating she will not be paying for them since she cant afford it. They have a court order that they both have to cover 50% of medical and dental cost. Is there something we can do about this?... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2021
No. The child’s braces and the like are not dischargeable in bankruptcy and he can be held in contempt for failing to pay as ordered.
answered on Mar 3, 2021
Consult an attorney to see if you have have a malpractice claim against your firmer attorney.
5 of us inherited a $150k home from our father. 4 of us are living in it and one of us living there wants to file chapter 7 bankruptcy on $60k worth of debt. None of us are in a position to take on a loan payment to buy the one out. Will they make us sell the house to get their 1/5 share of it?
answered on Feb 2, 2021
He can claim an exemption for his $30,000 share of the property. Depending on whether you use state or federal exemptions, he may be able to exempt most of his share and protect the property from sale.
Briggs and Stratton filed chapter 11 and now I have received Form 410 (proof of claim). Do I need to fill this out to make sure I get my pension money at 65? Pension is run by Brigg's. What about my left over 401K money.
I have not work at Briggs since 2009 so 401K is a stand alone... View More
Hi. So the apartment that I was living in filed for bankruptcy this past June. I have tried to pay rent but now I am wondering if I am relieved from that, considering that I haven't been living there since earlier this March due to the whole Covid-19 situation. If you could let me know I would... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2020
Probably since they are in bankruptcy, no one will pursue it although the bankruptcy trustee could pursue it if he so chose.
My tenant is planning to sue me, he got hurt when cutting down a tree on our property that we paid him to cut I was not there when tree was getting cut
answered on Jul 9, 2020
Your homeowners or renters insurance should defend you and provide a lawyer for you.
I'm filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy pro se because I cannot afford a lawyer. I am working with a non-profit organization called Upsolve to complete my paperwork, but their help in regards to my vehicle is confusing me.
On Schedule A/B under Part 2 (Describe your vehicles) my... View More
answered on May 19, 2020
You really do need a lawyer. Your question reveals it, but here is how it goes
You determine your car's value using some like Blue Book, Black Book, or whatever, or Cars.com on line. Be honest about your car's condition. If it needs work the value should be lower than if it is... View More
Hi,I live in Madison ,WI....a group of my friends in foreign countries are planning to come visit me in the future and I need to take care for their tour...just wondering what I should do to avoid any risks that are caused by accident ? Should I register a company to protect my personal property... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Many more facts are needed to properly answer your question. Such as: how many people, why do you think you need protection, where are they staying, etc., how long are they staying.
No contract has been signed (verbal only).
answered on Feb 1, 2020
A debt to a parent is no different than a debt to a stranger. it is discharged unless it falls within one of the several exceptions to discharge.
Harassment or other collection efforts after discharge would be grounds for a contempt motion.
Because of the family relaitonship, I... View More
A collection company has filed 1099 C or cancellation of debt forms with the IRS on past due debts they claim are mine. They have never taken legal action against me, I talked with them once after statute of limitations expired, I have never acknowledged owing debt, I have never offered any... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Challenge them on your credit report as fraudulent and consult a debtors rights attorney about suing them.
: Rita EVANS I want to ask b4 i go see this lawyer to reopen my case I want to court and they give me a court date to come back and when I look at it today this what it said adjourned for Eviction Proceedings Court but I go back to court November 27,2019 I wan to no will this stop this case until I... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2019
Depending on where you are, you’ll have at least a week and probably several weeks to find your new space.
answered on Oct 16, 2019
Theoretically, no, not without the permission of the trustee bc the home is part of the bankruptcy estate.
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