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I was out of states for two months. When I got back I noticed mails from different law companies that there is a lawsuit agains me. I have never was served papers. Don’t know what to do and if I have to be in court even if I never was served
answered on Sep 21, 2023
In Illinois, a court does not obtain jurisdiction over you until you are served with the summons and complaint. If several attempts were made to serve you and they were unsuccessful - presumably so since you were out of town, then the plaintiff may be in a position to ask the court for permission... View More 
My elderly mother's SNF rent/expenses are paid by her SS and pension, plus family contributions. I am her POA and do her bills. She can no longer afford her cc debt minimum payments (neither can we), and will die with no assets. She is in hospice and late 90s so not likely to live another... View More
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I like to know the nature of case?and details of the action can be taken ?
answered on Aug 22, 2023
This is a criminal case. Would need to know the jurisdiction to find out specific details of the case.
I have a 20k personal loan for my hyuandi and a car loan on a 2017. The 20k has my hyuandi on it that took a dump. If I file bankruptcy on my 20k loan. Can they take my new car, the 2017 as well or will I get to keep that car?
answered on Aug 3, 2023
When you file any sort of bankruptcy case, you sign Official forms under penalty of perjury that you've listed every claim against you, whether you acknowledge it or not, and every asset (broadly defined). IOW, you cannot declare bankruptcy on selected debts or assets.
The answer to... View More
I have a creditor ( American express)represented by Law firm, in Illinois cook county whom has a default judgment against me for 8,000. I'm looking for work now. However I heard they do bank levies some times. I use U.S bank, and a creditKarma a no credit required, checking/debit account... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
Yes, there are resources where Creditors can discover bank accounts. And, if they discover your bank accounts, and if you testify to them at an examination, they are likely to levy on the accounts unless you have an agreement with them.
answered on Jul 23, 2023
garnish, no. Levy yes. The difference is they can only get what you were due at the time of the Levy, not what you may be due in the future.
I believe they could put a levy on my bank account. My wages from uber go into this account. Can I open a new bank account, and use that for my wages? Do creditors have to make seperate court filings for individual banks? Or does one bank levy order apply for all banks ?
i owe to CarleBromenn hospital 28000, i had not insurance on those days (i get into emergency room due to a kidney stone), my insurance were activated like a week after that and i have no way to pay 28000, thanks
answered on Jul 17, 2023
You might look into filing a bankruptcy, depending on your financial situation.
A credit collection got a judgment against me nearly two decades ago. I was not aware of the proceedings, therefore never responded and it was a default judgment in 10/2005.
Subsequently the judgment was renewed in my new state of residence, again unbeknownst to me, and now are attempting... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
You should be able to still challenge it in the court in which it was made.
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
Yes, you can declare bankruptcy during a judgement. Filing for bankruptcy can stop or delay the enforcement of a judgment against you, as well as discharge or reduce certain debts. However, it is important to note that there are different types of bankruptcy, and not all debts can be discharged or... View More
No money would exchange hands and the referrals would be the result of a process where the attorney would be the next logical step in the process.
The car was not reported on my credit report. I need to junk it.
answered on Jan 5, 2023
When a Chapter 13 case is dismissed, under the Bankruptcy Code, everything returns to the way it was, as if the case had never been filed.
If any creditor held a lien against your auto, and you have not fully repaid the lien, then it still exists and remains enforceable.
You can... View More
I am being forced into resignation from my job after 20 years or I can be fired, which means I would not be hired in my profession again. I was planning on filing for chapter 13, but now is it possible to file for chapter 7?
Can I file chapter 7 after a resignation?
Illinois
My wife and I received a CP2000 for a cancelled debt of a car loan (the car WAS NOT repossessed and she got that loan before we got married).
The facts:
The debt was my wife's debt from before we got married.
The car is still owned by the bank who gave my wife the... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2022
Make a motion to release or terminate the hold in the court that originally ordered the hold.
Will my wife find out or be alerted if I file for bankruptcy? The only thing we have together is a joint bank account with a few hundred dollars in there. The house, and one of the cars is in her name solely, and has been since the beginning. Also, I have a few years left on my car loan, if I were... View More
I'm so depressed. My wife and I filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in August 2019 because I had to retire at 62 because of a bad back and social security wasn't going to pay my debts. Now I'm 65 and my wife is 73. I personally have credit cards and 2 personal loans. All unsecured. And... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2022
Chapter 7 is not available to you until August of 2027 since Chapter 7 can only be filed every eight years.
Chapter 13, a consolidation of your debts, may be possible depending upon your budget.
The best thing you can do is contact an experience Bankruptcy attorney in the county in... View More
I plan on paying the debt. I just need to know how much time I have until the summons.
answered on Aug 1, 2022
Impossibly to say. Probably anywhere from a day to a month or two. Just depends how quickly he gets it moving.
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