He left. Now filing for bankruptcy
I dont want to file
Have all debts working out
Check with your state and local bar associations. They maintain pro bono and reduced fee attorneys who may be able to help you.
We split bills ones in my name vs his name
The house is the biggest issue?!
Its been on the market since last October
No one making offers to cover balance due
Cash broke!
1) Wait for House to sell.
2). Deed in lieu of foreclosure back to bank
3). His bankruptcy will stay proceedings for a bit and maybe the trustee can sell in and you will get your share, if any, after sale and payment of mortgage.
4) if YOU have no equity either, maybe you... Read more »
3.5 years ago. No will. I was POA. The above person, J... has been living there and paying mortgage. I have no problem with that and bank said it could continue that way. Now J.. wants to refinance and the bank says that me and my brothers have to do a quit claim deed to relinquish our rights. What... Read more »
When a person dies intestate, his property owned at the time of death passes to his legal heirs, i.e., those heirs defined by the intestacy statute in the state of the decedent's domicile. In almost all states, the children of the deceased, and wife, are the designated heirs. A grandchild is not... Read more »
I had a vehicle. While it was in my possession I made payments. When the vehicle was obtained by the buyer he stopped payments and would not return the car to me (co-buyer). I made many attempts to get the car back. I made a couple attempts to get the buyer to refinance. I was in constant... Read more »
The optimum time to seek legal advice is before a contemplated deal, like transfer of an asset, is done, not after.
With your payments toward the vehicle, and your "co-buyer's" lack of payments, you were legally entitled to claim the lion's share of the equity in the vehicle. Obviously,... Read more »
I submitted all paperwork bank statements paystubs. He completed court paperwork had me sign was supposed to set court date
Call the bankruptcy clerk. Since you're in Lansdale, I'm presuming that you filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (in Philly). That number is (215) 408-2800. Call them tomorrow and see what you can find out.
Best of luck to you.
**This is in Pennsylvania. It says New York for some reason** She is currently paying via wage attachment to bankruptcy. The bankruptcy also considered over $2000 in adoption subsidy that she receives as income in determining her obligation for bankruptcy. When the child support started to get... Read more »
No. Children will receive statutory guidelines amount.
You will need to keep making payments and if you file a Chapter 13 because of arrears, those will be paid through your chapter 13 plan
It's been around 18 years since accident.
Yes. Civil cases can be included, although debts owed to the state are a bit trickier, especially if it’s a fine or court costs.
Generally an asset, market value. There may be some differences and you want to ask your attorney.
I live in NJ and he lives in PA even if we are married . Most of the debit is before we got married but he kept using the cards after the marriage . His lawyer wants my pay stubs even if I am not filing. I am scared the companies go after me even if the cards are not mine and I have never signed... Read more »
They cannot come after you at all but your pay stubs are still needed for the means test to determine whether he can file Chapter 7. Two totally separate issues but you cannot be liable.
I am in the process of selling my home closing is set for July 10 I received paperwork on June 30 for arbitration I had no notice and will not be prepared should I request a continuance can they put a judgment against me or stop the sale of my house if no court order has been issued yet what are my... Read more »
I am not a Bankruptcy Lawyer, and what you describe going on does not sound like it has to do with Bankruptcy. It sounds like you have a real estate problem, and the other side has asked for Arbitration. It appears that you are in Philadelphia, while I am in California. So, the law is different... Read more »
Generally speaking, no.
They original lender of my private student loans wrote them off and sent them to collections. I checked my credit score on Credit Krama and it listed other federal and private student loan debt but the others where under collections by national collegiate student loan trust. I am on disability and... Read more »
The private student loan may be dischargeable under hardship if you have been found disabled by social security. You will need an attorney for that.
I’m still current on payments but owe no liability per my lawyer I can keep it as long as I pay. Is there a limit to how long I have to turn it in
You can keep it indefinitely or until they sk you to return it.
Her home is worth about $150,000.
The answer to your question is yes, but the issue is which Chapter (7 or 13), would be most appropriate for her; the eligibility for each bankruptcy chapter differs.
Been out of work since 9/17, foreclosure has started. I called laurel legal services for free help but was told I'm not eligible since I'm out of work. Can't they work out terms while you find work or get disability? I am so afraid I don't know what to do and I have no money at the moment to pay... Read more »
To qualify for a chapter 13, pursuant to the statute, you must have regular income. It is a requirement of a chapter 13 that you have a regular steady income.
in my favor. How do I get them released at the local courthouse where they were filed. No one seems to know including my attorney. My bankruptcy is almost over so I want to make sure everything done correctly.
In our area, we take a certified copy of the bankruptcy court order that avoids the liens and file that at the register of deeds office. I would think there would be something similar where you are. Call the register of deeds office and ask what they need to remove the liens. Be sure and discuss... Read more »
It was filed in Doyelstown Pa.
From your lawyer or go to the courthouse where you filed the bankruptcy and the request a copy. If you know anyone who has a pacer.gov account, they can get if for you on line.
Im in the middle of a divorce, both names on the house and car. Ex got the car, and I got the house. He let the car get repossessed and I was not notified that it was until the day of by the ex. Now bank is trying to sue us both. Also I cant afford the house, its one whole paycheck of mine and Ive... Read more »
If you have an attorney for your divorce, discuss this with her/him. When a bankruptcy action is filed, it places an automatic stay on all state court actions. That means that the PA court cannot proceed in your divorce action until either the bankruptcy has been completed or dismissed, or the... Read more »
My parents are 80. My mother has Alzheimer's. Obviously I don't want them to be homeless. There is no family money and their lending agency (Bank of America). Can they declare bankruptcy and keep their home?
A chapter 13 bankruptcy proceeding is designed to enable debtors to keep their houses. There are debt maximum limits, however, and a Chapter 13 debtor must be receiving "periodic income" with which to fund a plan. Social security payments qualify as periodic income, if sufficient in amount to... Read more »
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