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answered on May 3, 2023
If you only have a Lease with Option to Purchase, then you do not own real property, only a contract right. That would be personal property which you could reaffirm or discharge. If you are the land owner, then that could easily be property of the BR Estate. If debt is in default, the... Read more »
I want to file for bankruptcy. I think i was a victim of a scam. I have not filed my taxes for 2020 and 2021 and know that I owe $140K for 2020 and will owe for 2021 and 2022. I wont be able to pay those in my lifetime. I took out loans and a lot of my retirement funds in 2020 and 2021 with a scam.... Read more »
answered on Jul 11, 2022
You should go see a good bankruptcy lawyer because you sound like a candidate for relief. On a board like this individualized advice is impossible.
When you go to the lawyer be prepared to complete a questionnaire that will list all your assets and all debts. Your best tax relief can come... Read more »
Is there any legal help I can get to obtain possession of a car in co-signed for on a loan? My son, who has the same as me, has consistently failed to make monthly payments, forcing me to make them to keep my credit standing.
We were a 3rd party contr ax actor which my employer gave us run around on wages for prevailing wages and were afraid if we pursue this hell never pay and close the doors. Got to thinkin what is certified payroll for to account for every penny spent of tax payers money so if our boss goes belly up... Read more »
answered on May 23, 2023
In theory, the GC should be liable for the unpaid subs, yes.
I'm currently for the next year now on unemployment and they know about that when I started the process
No transportation no state I.D. no job assistance, no food,clothes no help whatsoever. Florida State Prison just abandoned meas well Pride Enterprises.
answered on Jan 5, 2020
Depends on what authorizations, if anyone, you have given them. In some instances, they may set off what you owe them, although much more info is needed to properly answer your question.
answered on Dec 23, 2019
Your local bar association or legal aid society should be able to help you.
People in N.M. immigrant. Illegal alien. Difference? 3 to 6 months living in N.M. through income support. Immigrant has to become a U.S. citizen within two years. I'm a dumb deadbeat dad and a meth user. Why have they allowed violent law enforcement to be paid millions of dollars to protect... Read more »
answered on Nov 5, 2019
Hello. If you only have social security income and your assets are exempt under the new mexico state exemption laws you may not even need to file bankruptcy. Your social security income may not be garnished by creditor and if your assets are exempt those cannot be taken either. Your creditors may... Read more »
answered on Aug 16, 2019
If you plan to keep the car and continue making payments, then your father will not be affected by you filing bankruptcy. However, if you fail to make the payments and they eventually repossess the vehicle then that will negatively impact him since he is equally liable for the debt you have... Read more »
She responded to my email and sent a CC to a stranger instead of my husband.
answered on Mar 8, 2019
Unless you have actual damages from the errant email, there is no case.
DEF TESTED POS FOR METH AND HAD FTC WITH PTS DIDN'T REPORT. REMAND 24 HR WITH RELEAE WITH PTS SPEC CT OFF. RESET FOR PTC IN APP 3 WKS. DEF PRES REQUIRED
answered on Dec 29, 2018
Defendant tested positive for meth and has failed to comply with pretrial services...didn’t report. Remand 24 hours, release with Pretrial services contempt offense. Reset for pretrial conference in approximately three weeks. Defendants presence required.
answered on Dec 11, 2018
Depends on what kind of action but generally speaking g, yes.
answered on Nov 16, 2018
YEs, you can get a credit card after you file. I would not recommend it, but you can. If you are in a Chapter 13, technically you must ask the Court for permission to get one. That does not apply to a Chapter 7
What does it mean when it asks if the claim is subject to offset? Also how do I get the last 4 digits of an account number on a collection agency claim? Also when it it asks if the claim is "Contingent" "Unliquidated" or "Disputed" what does this mean? And finally for... Read more »
answered on Sep 16, 2018
The claim is subject to offset if the creditor is holding or may owe you money as well. Last four digits should appear on your credit report. Contingent means depends on a circumstance or event, unliquidated means the amount of debt has not yet been determined, and disputed means the debt or the... Read more »
I was wondering if it's okay to ask multiple questions has I fill out all the forms. Some forms I won't have any questions and some forms I will have questions. Also some of my questions will be whether or not I need to fill out certain forms. I don't think all the forms will apply... Read more »
I know the first thing I need to do is take a Pre-Filing Bankruptcy Credit Counseling course, and I'm going to do that online. When completed I will be filing Form B101 and Form B103B. I also need to file a B101B. Is the B101B filed with the B101 and B103B? Or possibly do I file every form I... Read more »
answered on Sep 5, 2018
You should file all the forms together if possible. The website for the bankruptcy court in your district should have the required forms on their website.
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