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I need step by step instructions to file it and can it be done online
answered on Sep 6, 2019
Unfortunately, Attorneys cost money to do work. Did you already hire an attorney previously? Maybe you can contact him/her. Otherwise, you will have to pay to hire an attorney to help you unless you qualify for legal aid or choose not to hire one.
Do I have any recourse to get my money back?
Its for artwork of mine that a gallery has possession of. Do I need photos of the art? Price? Dimensions?
I bought a home in 2010. Because I was a Marine until recently, they were unable to foreclose and the account with the late payments fell off in 2017. I am now doing a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Can the bank still report it as a "settled" account even though the original account fell off?
We have no assets and no savings. We need to declare Chapter 7 as soon as possible, We are in Suffolk County, NY.
Daughter has power of attorney. She needs to recall two addresses and her mental capacity is making it incredibly difficult for her to remember them and state them in the hearing
answered on May 2, 2019
If the daughter has a POA, did she sign the petition on behalf of mom? If so, the daughter may be allowed to testify
However, I have a credit card and business line of credit (both under LLC’S name), is it possible to file the bankruptcy of that LLC without effective my personal credit history?
answered on Apr 18, 2019
Hello,
You could file a business chapter 7 bankruptcy but sometimes it doesn’t make sense are you sure your not personally liable for any of your business debt. I would definiteltnspeak with a lawyer
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Just because he’s a co-signer on a loan doesn’t mean that he will be forced to pay for your bankruptcy. He will still be liable for the debt because he is the co-signer.
I see it says 20, but I have been coming across forums that say that it must be renewed in 10 to last another 10.
answered on Mar 26, 2019
It lasts for ten years but they have the right to renew the judgment so it lasts for 20 years
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answered on Mar 6, 2019
Yes, technically the automatic stay dissolves on the issuance of the Discharge Order, but the injunctive nature of the Discharges kicks in with relation to any pre-petition debts.
Be granted for the debtor in a Chapter 7 ?
answered on Mar 5, 2019
No. The discharge should be entered 60 days after the creditors meeting if there is no extension of the deadline to object and no objections.
5 weeks ago or do they naturally give you an extention of time and how much?
answered on Mar 4, 2019
If you had an attorney you should ask them. If they closed the case before you did the course then you will not receive your discharge if it’s too late. You would have to reopen the case. I would speak to an attorney.
Home a tender of payment was given to the bank but they sold the property anyway and violated a Supreme court order to stay the sale. The trustee in chp. 7 told me she received my tender of payment and granted the ny homestead exemption. But she has not brought an adverse claim against the people... View More 
answered on Mar 2, 2019
Possibly, although you should have your lawyer file s motion for contempt, return of property and attorney fees for violation of the stay.
And do the bank have to motion the court again to remove the chpt13 stay?
answered on Mar 2, 2019
Did you have a lawyer when you filed? If so you should ask your attorney or get one before it’s too late.
My cell bill is very high and in my moms name. I have been paying it, can I include that?
I have already filed my case but I read online If the trustee believes the rent is unreasonable or beyond the debtor's means, he can direct the court to terminate the lease, allowing the landlord to evict the debtor. Furthermore, the trustee has to decide within 60 days of the petition filing... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2019
While technically true, it never happens in New York City cases unless the lease is so outrageous that it really is a fraud of some kind.
Do I still list it under my budget
If i file chapter 7 bankruptcy and I put together a budget And Me and my fiancé bought a apartment together although it’s in his name. I am not living with him but I pay part of the bills. Do I need to bring proof that I’m paying the bills. Such as fuel or cable
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answered on Feb 13, 2019
If you have an attorney, that is the person to whom all your questions need to be directed.
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