Yesterday I tried to close an account at the bank that my mom who died in July of this year had left me. It was 100,000.00 and was already in my name. The bank kept 26,000.00 of this money because they were named in the bankruptcy in 2003. Is this legal?
answered on Sep 1, 2019
You should consult a bankruptcy attorney. Depending on your particular set of facts, it could be a violation of the stay.
the bill was an old bill that was being disputed. I lost my dispute and they added it to a current bill which I could not pay. the bill is very high and i have filed ch7. can i get the water turned back on? I am on disability
answered on Jul 7, 2019
You may be able to get it turned back on but you will probably have to post a deposit.
I have heard you can file but not be discharged for x amount of years is this true? And if so does it keep creditors at bay.
answered on Jun 27, 2019
You can't file a Chapter 7 however, you can file a Chapter 13. This will be a glorified repayment plan because you're not eligible for a discharge unless 4 years have passed between the filing of the 7 and the 13, but it will keep your creditors off your back.
answered on Apr 16, 2019
You file an amendment pleading in the bankruptcy identifying the creditor and indicating they have been paid snd no longer need to be listed
Can I include this judgement in my bankruptcy?
She lives in an assisted living facility and has no assets. She can no longer afford making payments and hasn't been for months. Is bankruptcy the only option? I don't know that she can afford to file.
answered on Feb 19, 2019
Creditors cannot get to her SSD income, and if she has no other assets she's pretty much "judgment proof." However, sometimes money from bank accounts are taken erroneously and you'll need to fight to get that money back. A lot of people file bankruptcy just to not deal with the... View More 
I filed chapter 7 last month and last week filed taxes. I do expect a decent tax return due to having kids. Debt was mostly medical Bill's. I was getting grief from a lawyer for one of my non medical Bill's debt (was a gym) and do have a student loan from a school closed due to school... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2019
The answer depends on if same was exempted out. Some states follow the federal exemptions and some go with State Exemptions. Talk to your counsel about same and make sure it was properly exempted out.
answered on Jan 30, 2019
Go to pacer.gov, set yourself up an account, and you should be able to recover and download whatever you need from your bankruptcy.
answered on Dec 29, 2018
Sure! As long as the clerk's office is open you may file the papers unless you have access to electronic filing, which is 24/7. Do not forget that you must complete the Credit
Counseling Course before you file the case and then file the certificate you receive with the court clerk. It... View More
Can u file again chapter 7 get rid of credit cards again and stop the foreclosure too save my house and then maybe sell it in a few years. But mostly I don’t want too loose my house and it’s going so quickly, is chapter 7 best way too save house or I also see so much talk online about it being... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2018
You can file s Chapter 7 once every 8 years. Depending on your income, equity and financial situation, you may be able to do exactly what you propose.
answered on Dec 7, 2018
Usually tax claims, alimony, child support, and then some esoteric categories. Also remember that while a secured claim, like a bank loan for house and car, are discharged as to personal liability, they are not discharged as to the item itself.
My only asset is my home which is paid for. It's value is 150K. Other than my home I have no assets (cash etc). My spouse and I both are on SSDI. A medical emergency has left me 250K in debt. If I file bankrupcy can they take my home away from me?
answered on Nov 15, 2018
Yes, under certain circumstances. You need to consult a competent bankruptcy attorney to assess your financial situation and find the best course of action for you.
answered on Oct 31, 2018
Chapter 7 is liquidation of personal or business debt. Chapter 11 is business reorganization.
Will getting married a couple days prior to the court date effect the hearing?
He has not been processed and yet to be picked up by Shelby Co. No bedding on concrete. How is this not a violation of due process?
answered on Aug 20, 2018
He has to be brought before the court to answer the warrant. If he is in another county, it usually takes 10-20 days for hectransfer.
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