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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... View More 
answered on Mar 2, 2021
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
answered on Sep 15, 2020
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... View More
currently I owe more than $3000 in cash and check, and I need to hire a qualified attorned to represent me.
answered on Apr 27, 2020
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.
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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... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2020
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.
answered on Mar 5, 2020
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... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2020
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.
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?
answered on Aug 5, 2019
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... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2019
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.
answered on Jul 25, 2019
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... View 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?
answered on Jul 8, 2019
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.... View More
Can I file a motion to dismiss before the creditors' meeting, or do I have to file an objection first? I haven't filed anything yet.
I am a creditor in chapter 13 bankruptcy filing (2nd time around) and want to know if I can object to the petition and also make a motion to dismiss in one document -- or do I have to make two separate documents? If it's two separate documents, the objection would go to Debtor and Trustee on... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2019
Two separate documents. Objection in one and Motion to Dismiss in second. Serve all motions on the trustee and debtor.
answered on Apr 25, 2019
You can, but probably not a wise idea unless your 13 repayment plan is 100%.
answered on Apr 24, 2019
Yes. Stop wasting time asking silly questions here on Justia.
Meantime, study hard, make really good grades, get an undergraduate degree that will be there to fall back on if you flame out, apply to as many law schools as you can afford to, if several schools accept you, select the one... View More
Yesterday I posted a question about the above bonds and the "Omnibus Objection to claims filed or asserted by holders" of certain of these GO Bonds. I received an a nasty response from a supposed lawyer, Bruce Alexander Minnick. FYI Mr. Minnick I have spoken with two different... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2019
Please accept my apologies if my professional advice was insufficient or came across as "nasty." I wish you all the best in your effort to collect on the general obligation bonds issues by Puerto Rico.
I own these P.R GO BONDS. I cannot understand the paperwork i received. please help me understand what is required of me.
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Anyone with enough money to invest in general obligation bonds issued by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico should have enough time to call their bond broker and ask them to explain what is happening to all the bondholders.
BK case no: 11-43424-CJP, BAP No: MW19-016
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