Its a bankruptcy case
answered on Dec 23, 2022
Certainly, you should speak to your attorney about filing a motion to reopen the case and obtain permission to file the appropriate documents. He or she should obviously comply with your request. Refiling is also a possibility, but there are factors that might prevent it.
If there is no... Read more »
I have 44,000 in equity for my home, I am still paying mortgage, completed reaffirmation agreement that lender sent. The allowed exemption was 27,900. I have the same issue with my car, I do not own, however there is 7,000.00 in equity, the trustee states I only can exempt 1475.00. I am up to date... Read more »
answered on Nov 29, 2022
It doesn't mean anything if no one objected. Most creditors don't, but the Trustee may do so for the benefit of all creditors. If you have exceeded your exemptions, amending your schedules won't make any difference (it is a question of fact, not just about what you assert on your... Read more »
answered on Nov 16, 2022
The working presumption in a Ch. 13 case is that the debtor will retain and manage his assets, and that is set when a Plan is confirmed (there are provisions to modify a plan after confirmation).
There is also a Bankruptcy Code provision that states that a debtor must first procure court... Read more »
They give u 14 days to submitted any other paperwork I handed it in on 15 day am I still ok
We had them installed 3 (ish) years ago, we pay a finance company, not them. I do believe part of what we paid for is a support contact. Do I need to do anything.
answered on Oct 19, 2022
Any guaranty is only as good as the future solvency of the guarantor.
Unless the "warranty" you got is provided by a third party, the bankruptcy probably destroys your warranty.
Watch this bankruptcy case. The trustee may be able to sell what's left of the bankrupt... Read more »
answered on Sep 12, 2022
You can refile 8 years after the most recent Chapter 7 filing. You can file a Chapter 13 and 4 years after your most recent Chapter 7 filing. Depending on your circumstances you may want to file the Chapter 13 to stop garnishments etc.
I have a lawsuit that wages are garnished for from an old car repo and I just received papers for a car that I co-signed with my ex about a civil suit I am not currently working and I think I need to file bankruptcy if I can but am lost as to how to even get the right paperwork to file
answered on Jun 15, 2022
You can certainly file the bankruptcy by yourself but I'll bet every bankruptcy attorney who sees your question will agree that it is almost always a terrible idea.
That being said you can go to this link and get the forms and some guidance on how to do it yourself:... Read more »
Currently I am going through a bankruptcy and have filed for chapter 13. A few months ago my attorney said I could take means test and file for chapter 7. After a few weeks they stated I passed the test and could file for chapter 7.
My attorney told me I needed to pay $1925 for fees to... Read more »
answered on Apr 11, 2022
Schedule an in office appointment with your attorney and have all your questions ready. If they don’t give you an appointment, demand your money back.
I was scammed on a house I was paying someone who acted as the landlord later I found out it's the banks house so they came after me for the rent I already payed an have been taking it from me through taxes for years
answered on Mar 21, 2022
Bankruptcy has the ability to stop a wage garnishment, with a few exceptions. I suggest that you contact a local bankruptcy attorney to see if Chapter 7 is a viable solution for you.
I was scammed on a house I was paying someone who acted as the landlord later I found out it's the banks house so they came after me for the rent I already payed an have been taking it from me through taxes for years
answered on Mar 21, 2022
By the information you gave in your question, a judgment was entered against you a long time ago, and your state income taxes have been garnished by the judgment creditor. Because of the length of time and the doctrine of res judicata (meaning: the thing has already been decided), you cannot set... Read more »
On 03/02 I got an email from work with a "writ of garnishment" dated 02/08/22.I was not properly served from the creditor. The writ states "plaintiff received judgement against defendant for $6,875 on Feb 01 2018. The plaintiff is Credit acceptance corp. However, I was never served... Read more »
answered on Mar 9, 2022
There is a form that allows you to object to garnishments. Just Google "objection to garnishment Michigan". However there are only 5 permitted objections and one "catch all" objection.
1. the funds or property are exempt (protected) from garnishment by law.
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I am now facing it being possibly discharged due to non payment because I had to take 8 months off of work due to no childcare. Now looking back I don’t think the ramifications were clearly described to me. I filed in January of 2020. I just started work and am going to try and get caught up now... Read more »
answered on Nov 29, 2021
It seems like you are looking for validation of a theory that the attorney you hired to file a bankruptcy petition for you is responsible for problems that also involve the high cost of daycare. If your attorney committed legal malpractice, seek advice promptly because you must bring suit within... Read more »
I have been in my chapter 13 for over 2 years and realized I was supposed to supply tax returns and refunds to the trustee but I haven’t. I’m not sure what my next step is as I’m afraid to bring it up and have my case dismissed.
answered on Aug 16, 2021
You should turn in returns ASAP and contact your attorney if you have one. Otherwise contact the trustee and own up to your mistake.
It will only get worse if you ignore it and your case will get dismissed if you don’t makes it up somehow.
answered on May 18, 2021
Yes, a creditor who has a money judgment against you in Michigan can put a judgment lien on any real estate you own. The judgment lien is good for 5 years and can be renewed once for an additional 5 years. The judgment lien cannot be used to foreclose on the property but would need to be paid off... Read more »
answered on May 18, 2021
A creditor may seek a judgment lien against real property that is owned by the Debtor (the individual who owes the creditor money). Social security income is generally not available to creditors, but it has to be in separate bank account from other funds. Bankruptcy may be an option, but you will... Read more »
answered on Mar 29, 2021
An automatic stay to prevent a property from going to foreclosure will remain in effect until the bankruptcy court lifts the stay. If a debtor follows the bankruptcy protocal on a chapter 13 plan, the stay remains in force. There is no set time frame for the stay to be removed unless there is non... Read more »
After filing will I get the car back?
answered on Mar 24, 2021
One provision of the Bankruptcy Code requires anyone in possession of "property of the estate" to promptly turn over whatever is held to the estate, i.e., to the debtor.
Another provision of the Code requires the debtor to provide "adequate protection" to the holder of a... Read more »
If someone files chapter 13 in 2018 and then converts it to a chapter 7 in 2020, what is the effective date for considering if a debt is part of the filing? The June 2018 filing dates or any debts created all the way until the convertion date of Nov, 2020?
I actually sold it to my brother in law,the time of the band I was driving back from Florida my ex wife at the time ,made the police report,I added my rifle the next day
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