Yes. No matter what the name of the loan or lender is, if it is an unsecured loan and not a kind specified as non-dischargeable (under 11 USC 523), it can be discharged. If a lender "forgives" the loan it could raise tax issues (phantom income).
Can they still come after me
The main things are that the Creditor was listed and you received your Discharge. Assuming they were listed, the Creditor was on Notice of your Bankrutptcy and was sent Notice of the Hearing and Right to Object or File a Complaint to Determine Dischargeability. The Creditor was also sent a Notice... Read more »
Utility bills/accounts are handled differently from other debts in bankruptcy. A special section of the Bankruptcy Code, Section 366, applies to utilities.
Many debtors just continue to pay the amounts billed following a bankruptcy filing, so there's never an issue.
The... Read more »
i am now disabled and cannot work. my income now after bankruptcy is 848. a month.
If you file for chapter 7 bankruptcy you will not be liable for the mortgage payment. However, if the mortgage is not paid the mortgage company will foreclose on the property. If you are asking if you can live in the property and not pay the mortgage the answer is no. If you do not live in the... Read more »
$922/mo, $277/rent, $190/utilities. Extenuating circumstances.
The attorney's fees can vary greatly depending on where you live, the type of debts that you have, the amount and types of assets and real estate that you own. Based on what you described, the attorney's fees would probably be about $1,200.00 and the court filing fee is $338.00. There... Read more »
The debt isn't on either credit report anymore but it is still showing on the title search that quicken has pulled.
Do you have ant idea how we would fix this in order to complete a refinance
We never filed bankruptcy but probably should have
Thanks
Worcester Massachusetts
It sounds like this is a second mortgage and is recorded at the registry of deeds. This debt would be secured by your property if that is the case. The only way to be able to refinance is to either pay the debt in full or to try to negotiate a lump sum settlement amount and have the lender remove... Read more »
Call your local bar association and ask.
My family member is mentally ill, and I am also his representative payee. I have provided financial assistance for lodging totaling approximately 10k in smaller amounts over the course of 2 years. The money I had provided went toward keeping him from homelessness. Does this still fall under the... Read more »
Yes. You still need to disclose this under property held for others question. All of it should be disclosed as a matter of course although it should not have any negative effect on your bankruptcy.
trying to refi lien is still on home
Talk to your bankruptcy attorney. You may be able to avoid all or part of the lien but much more info is needed to make a determination.
This CH 13 BK and adversary proceeding was handled by an attorney I hired (and who is now deceased). I ONLY started digging into the facts because the opposing attorney brought it up There are strong possibilities that not only was FOTC committed, but also, the judge's order was not complied... Read more »
You can try. The reopening fee is $260.
currently I owe more than $3000 in cash and check, and I need to hire a qualified attorned to represent me.
Check with the Bar Association in Boston for lawyer's referral for someone near you who can assist.
This place is not used to engage or instruct lawyers.
Good Luck
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We hired a general contractor to build an addition to our home, and he filed bankruptcy in the middle of the project. We can attempt to obtain money from a state guarantee fund, however in order to file a claim with this fund we need a judgement against the contractor. In order to obtain a... Read more »
You are really going to need a lawyer to guide you through an adversarial proceeding to attempt to obtain a judgment. Consult a competent bankruptcy attorney to discuss your options.
I am basically broke, paying child support etc...this is a judgement I am trying to get rid of, they will not settle. Is there an attorney out there that will help with this, I can cover the filing fee's but that's it.
Check with your local bar association or legal aid society. Each maintains a list of pro bono or reduced fee attorneys who may help you.
Every trial they brought up the most disturbing cases against me. I would either have the proof, which I gave my attorney, who NEVER fought for me, or I would get it right after trial. But NEVER able to defend myself. Me and my lawyer sat quietly the whole time while they badgered me over and... Read more »
You need to have a new attorney look at your case immediately. There may be several things you can do.
It looks like all the information is the same except my address is not in the payroll register. Social is and employee ID, taxes ytd etc.
If that is all you have, yes.
Yes
I am a pro se Creditor in a Boston chapter 13 bankruptcy and filed an objection and motion to dismiss. A non-evidentiary hearing for both is set less than two weeks from now. What happens in the non-evidentiary hearing, and how can I best prepare for it?
You can "best prepare" for your motion hearing by hiring a bankruptcy lawyer.
My ex-husband filed for chapter 13 the second time and shortly thereafter filed a spousal support modification action to reduce or eliminate alimony. He will not pay any spousal support after filing bankruptcy, using the pending modification action as the reason. The support order is current and... Read more »
The stay does not pre ENT him from paying maintenance nor is it a legal justification to no pay. In most jurisdictions, however, modification if granted are retroactive to the date of filingvof the motion. You filing s contempt motion for nonpayment May be in order.
I cannot afford an attorney and I am facing foreclosure. I have a family of 4 and need help.
This is not the right place to seek legal representation. This is a free public forum designed to allow members of the general public to ask participating lawyers general legal questions. If you want to retain a helpful lawyer, pro bono or otherwise, you should use the “Find A Lawyer” tab at... Read more »
Strategically, which is preferable before creditors' meeting: filing an objection to confirmation or motion to dismiss the petition? What are the pros and cons for the pro se creditor?
Please try to stop asking and re-asking the same question over and over. You have already been told that you can file a motion to dismiss the entire case at any time.
As to whether you should wait until after the first meeting of creditors to move to dismiss is your choice to make.... Read more »
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