answered on Apr 21, 2018
Seterus is a garbage entity. If they don’t respond, move to hold them in contempt and for attorney fees. You’ll be surprised at how quickly they respond then...
Should I buy a new car before I file chapter 13? I really need a new one mine is fixing to go out.
answered on Dec 13, 2017
I would recommend trying to get the new car and then Reaffirm the Debt to the financing Company. Try and hold off on filing 60 days, so there are at least two payments to show good faith
The car my daughter is currently driving is financed in her soon-to-be ex-husband's name only. At one point the vehicle was paid off and without her knowledge he refinanced both her car and his truck for purposes of generating capital. The bank has threatened to repossess the car if she does... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2017
Arkansas is not a community property state, but that doesn't change the answer to your question. If her name is not on the car note, she cannot be held responsible for that debt unless the divorce judge makes her responsible. Even in that case, the only person the financing company can come... View More
I have a judgement against me from 2009, and I am in the 7th year. I'm pretty sure the debt was included in bankruptcy, but I'm not 100% sure. Is it safe for me to contact the lawyer in the original case to check the status and ask them to remove from the credit report, or should I just... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2017
You need to get a copy of your bankruptcy documents to see if it was included in them. Then you need to contact a lawyer.
answered on Mar 14, 2017
Yes. You should contact a bankruptcy lawyer to help you out.
answered on Mar 14, 2017
If you want to file Chapter 7, then you need to get caught up on your payments in order to keep your house. If you file Chapter 13, then you need to keep up the payment pursuant to the plan.
Purchased a house through owner finance with a contract for sale through the title company. I gave the owner a 5k down payment 1 year ago. No I find out she has filed bankruptcy. I'm not sure what to do. Can I get my money back or what? Please help
answered on May 3, 2016
You need to see an attorney ASAP. Hopefully, your contract for sale was recorded. If so, you would be a secured creditor.
answered on Jan 27, 2014
The Credit Card Companies would first have to sue you, then win, then record their judgment(s) in your county. The judgment would be collectible on a first come basis, after your mortgage and any other existing liens.
answered on Jan 27, 2014
If you wish to "Stand By Your Man", you can pay them, but unless you are on the cards, you are not obligated.
answered on Jan 27, 2014
Based upon the period described it sounds like you are in a chapter 13. If you stop making payments, the case will be dismissed; however, you will still be obligated for the still outstanding debts, as a discharge will not be granted.
answered on Jan 27, 2014
Yes. Even though you did a Bky, they can come after the CoSigner.
answered on Feb 23, 2013
Generally, if you find that you do not have enough income coming in monthly to pay your bills, you have reduced your monthly living expenses as much as possible, and you have accumulated a lot of debt from credit cards or medical bills that you have no hope of being able to pay, then you may need... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2012
Unless you reaffirmed the debt, you do not owe it again. If the debt was collateralized by property, then it still is, and you maybe sued to clear title (in rem), but you are not being sued personally (in personam). If they are going after you personally, and you did not reaffirm, you should... View More
answered on May 4, 2012
To find the Bankruptcy sign up for PACER - a free governmental service, as long as you use less than $10 worth of services in a calendar 1/4. Once signed up, you must log on in the jurisdiction where person is located to research the issue.
answered on Jan 13, 2012
Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a free governmental 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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