I am considering asking for a dismissal since I am in a better situation but I want to see if my creditors will work with me before I make that decision.
You can contact them but they probably won’t talk to you out of fear of violating TL the stay.
I pay the rent and electric which is 650 and 258. I don't have the money for bills or to pay the stuff in collection. I live in Middlefield we have no car and I'm in a wheelchair. I only make 1397 on SS. I REALLY don't know what to do
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Contact your local bar association or legal aid society and they can refer you to some lawyers who can help you.
He has been being garnished for about 5 months now and we just got a letter in the mail saying the court has granted the plaintiffs (ford) the motion to release funds.
It means that Ford asked the court to release the money collected from your boyfriend's garnishment and that the request has been granted. Say goodbye to the money.
I am not a joint card holder. My name is no where on the account. They just helped me out when I was having money issues and I agreed to pay a monthly amount until the balance was paid off. Now, there is no balance and they keep taking my money even though they no longer owe the amount.
I'm sorry, your question it's a little vague so this might not be what you're asking. If you're a joint account holder on the card, your liability isn't discharged by your co-debtor's bankruptcy. This means that they can come after you if you stop paying.
yes. as long as you are not filing, no worries.
No. It will not affect them.
My wife and I entered Chapter 7 bankruptcy just 5 days ago. 3 days ago my bank removed #100 from my checking account, and when I contacted them, they verified it was them and they took it for "processing" the bankruptcy notice. This account has been positive and current for 15 years, with no risk... Read more »
The bank did not "levy" your account. The bank imposed a service charge that they (presumably) informed all their customers would happen if the customer caused the bank significant work processing the notice of bankruptcy papers they received. (BTW: Your bankruptcy lawyer should have told you... Read more »
I am still legally married. We have lived separately for well over 4 years. I would like to file bankruptcy. I've been told that in order to do so that we both would have to file. He doesn't want to. I need an idea of where to start. Should I start the divorce first or is there a way to do the... Read more »
In New Jersey, if you are living separate and apart, then it is possible to file without your spouse. The consideration of deciding whether to divorce first or file first, is a question better suited for an in depth discussion with a matrimonial counsel who is familiar with Bankruptcy in your area.
To qualify for a chapter 7, the primary test you must pass is the means test. There are other tests, such as the residency test, etc. The means test examines the size of your household and applies a certain annual gross income threshold figure to see if you qualify. The judge doesn't ask you... Read more »
I am a concerned daughter of a couple living in Athens County, Ohio. My father is ill with cancer (being treated through the Veteran Affairs system) and during my last visit (recent) my mom indicated they only have approximately 2 months worth of funds left to pay bills before potentially... Read more »
No way to tell, because every Chapter 13 is different than every other Chapter 13.
I am still paying insurance, water and sewer bills because the property is still in my name.
Depends on whether you are still living in the subject property.
Thinking about chapter 13
Actually you can. If the last payment on the student loan comes due after the date on which your Chapter 13 ends, then your Plan can treat it as a long term-debt and the case could complete in 22 months after the other unsecured debts are paid in full. However, you would ordinarily be required to... Read more »
Theoretically, no. But you should stay aware of the proceedings and protect yourself. Don’t rely on them to do it.
While you have may only listed 20k, it depends on how much in proofs of claim that were filed and approved. Check with counsel on your case
Contact your local bar association or your legal aid society.
The house is paid off free and clear. I was in a wreck after losing insurance cause husband has cancer. I need to file chapter 7. Will anything happen to my dads house will it stop me from filing. Also how long do you have to live in a house before filing.
It doesn't sound as if the house is your primary residence, so the homestead exemption does not apply. Therefore, if you filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, one half of the value of the home is subject to liquidation. On the other hand, if the residence is your primary residence, then the homestead... Read more »
Yes. However, if you are in a less than 100% repayment plan, you may still have to continue with the same payment.
Kept paying loan I went to trade car in and they pulled credit report and said I have no car loan and that they are taking my money and are double dipping because it was discharged and couldn’t except car as trade in is this correct they also said I should stop paying on the loan and let them... Read more »
If you signed on the car loan, you are still liable to pay for it. The debt is discharged as to your bf, but not as to you. Depends on how much equity is in the car as to whether you should surrender it if you are NOT on the loan.
I spoke to a lawyer about qualifying for bankruptcy and she said we made too much to try back in a couple of months when we made less. But my car has stopped working so i need to trade it in to buy a new one. Is that going to prevent me from filing chapter 7 in a few months? Are there any negative... Read more »
You need to re-discuss your bankruptcy eligibility questions and options with the same lawyer or a different bankruptcy lawyer in your geographic area.
It is important to remember that virtually everyone "qualifies" for one type of bankruptcy or another (Ch 7 vs 13 vs individual 11, etc.).... Read more »
Had acquired medical debt from when I was married. Been divorced for 9 years. He just filed bankruptcy. My wages got garnished. I believe he filed on said medical bills. Will it show up in good standing on his credit when it's paid off???
Not exactly sure of your situation but if he bankrupted it, it will NOT show up as good standing, especially if paid by you.
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