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Plaintiff does not seek an award of attorney fees contractual or statutory interest after the date of charge-off including any poor judgment interest and expressly disclaims any right it may have to the same
answered on Sep 21, 2021
You chose bankruptcy as the category. I do not understand your question, and would need to see the document about which you are inquiring.
I have been suspended from my workplace for almost a month due to a security breach. My account was used to make administrative changes to our users via a vpn connection. Upon looking further into my home network I realized an unknown user has accessed my incoming connection Keylogged my system,... View More 
answered on Aug 11, 2021
Your employer is not violating the law by keeping you on a leave of absence while the police investigate the security breach. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do in this situation besides wait.
how do I list this property on my schedules
answered on May 12, 2021
If it is in your name already, you need to pay the liens to keep the condo. You list them as secured debt. If it is not in your name, but will be some day, you list it on the statement of financial affairs.
I recently noticed a collection account from PRA on my credit report. I've never heard of them, but the amount owed was similar to the amount I owe a bank. I never received anything from PRA though, so I opened all my recent mail that I thought was junk.
Lo and behold, one of them was... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2021
The Statute of Limitations in NY for a debt is 6 years from the last use of that credit or last payment. The SOL is an affirmative defense meaning you would have to plead it to use it in a suit. If the creditor sues you then you would have to answer it with the Aff. Defense of SOL. As for the... View More
A few cards.
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Although you have no assets for creditors to take, you might decide you don't want the hassle of collection calls, or just in case you receive non-exempt assets or income in the future, that these are not taken from you by a potential judgment. However, you may decide it is too expensive to... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
It depends. For instance, if you have a chapter 13 and you do not make your mortgage payments the bank can ask to lift the automatic stay. And if the stay is lifted they can go after the house.
If you file a chapter 7 and own a car, and stop making payments the creditor can ask for the... View More
I claimed bankruptcy many years ago. I keep getting a notification of an outstanding balance with Caliber Home Loans. The house sold in 2017 for over $40,000 more than what I owed on the house. I am wondering if I am entitled to any of this at all.
answered on Feb 15, 2021
You would be unless you had other creditors. The trustee would have paid all the creditors and then if anything was left, paid you. There should have been a final report in the case.
I will have no consenting class, Will it be impossible to get a cram down? his nonsecured class will get nothing, his secured class will get chapter 7 value, the secured collateral is not worth as much as the debt, so the creditor will object on the both secure and the non secured class.
answered on Dec 22, 2020
I'm in SE Pennsylvania, and my district, your case would be kicked out of bankruptcy court inasmuch as its a dispute between only two parties, your business and the one creditor.
And even if you could somehow get over that hump, you'd still need at least one class of impaired... View More
All of my debt occurred in a different state and is some years old I and homeless no income at moment. I will soon be filing taxes for the last years as I know it's required. Can you provide free legal aid for my situation?
answered on Dec 4, 2020
We cant provide over this forum, but look up Pro Bono Services in whatever county your are in. Under Bankruptcy laws, you can file where you are , as long as you have been there for 6 months
I retained a lawyer in July2019. Gave them all documentation plus a summons that I was being sued by a creditor. We filed the bankruptcy july 2020 and it has been discharged 2 weeks ago. I get a call from the attorneys office stating that they received a judgement in the mail that went to one of... View More
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answered on Nov 17, 2020
The removal of a lien is a separate state court proceeding and is beyond the scope of representation in a Bankruptcy proceeding. $1000 for this in NY, is an incredible bargain! In NJ, I charge $1,750 each.
my credit debt is $39,116.06
no house owner and need to keep my 2004 jeep (about 3500 by kellys blue book)
where i could fin a lawyer for this???
Thank for your time
answered on Sep 2, 2020
I think you should speak with a bankruptcy lawyer in New York. I am a lawyer in New York there’s more questions to ask most lawyers in New York provide free consultations!
The Master Promissory note on file with Federal Student Aid is completely blank. There's no information about me in any regard, not even my name. Am I legally responsible for this debt or can It be discharged/forgiven?
The Federal Student Aid website has all the federal loan... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2020
Did you get a loan? Have you paid this loan? How are you liable if your name is not in the database?
answered on Aug 18, 2020
It may depending on what property is included in the bankruptcy, however, this may be offset if the reason for the bankruptcy is your husbands dissipation of assets such as gambling.
Husband seems to do pretty well we live in a nice house multiple high end cars claims to have substantial debt including a million dollar loan he says that is backed by the house. Offered me a deal to buy him out of the house he wants the down payment he put down back plus about 100k of the equity... View More
I am doing an interview for a summer program and would like true answers if possible.
answered on Aug 13, 2020
You are very young now, but it is good that you set your goals so early. When you get to college, concentrate on keeping good grades and when you get to that point, you could look into an exam called the LSAT. For now, you can read about the profession and try to learn as much as you can. Learn... View More
specifically subchapter v in the prior year, is there a way of doing that?
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answered on Aug 9, 2020
Subchapter 5 just started this year. What exactly is it that you are trying to do?
I have tried calling them and they would decline my call and respond with I'm sorry I cant talk right now. Me and my husband have already made the full payment and we would like to know what are some precautions we need to take from here because it seems that the Wedding Studio is also... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2020
I am confused.
If you are already married why do you need a wedding studio? If you aren't married yet, then perhaps you do.
You might consult a lawyer in your community. If they have engaged in fraud it may be a crime, but you can't prosecute it. You may wish to sue... View More
I have a pension with JC Penney Corporation. The company has filed for bankruptcy protection. My pension is insured with the PBGC. I just received a Modified Form 410 Proof of Claim form from the bankruptcy court. Does this form have anything to do with my pension? haight78@hotmail.com
answered on Jul 10, 2020
Yes. Fill it out and file it immediately. You may want to emits a lawyer to help you.
To auction to the highest bidder. Does this mean I do not own or are responsible for this time share?
answered on Jun 30, 2020
Is the timeshare company bankrupt? Without seeing the notice I cannot opine on it, but maybe there is a sale of the property subject to all timeshare interests.
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