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An explosion caused me both to lose my house and to be liable to a person for her injuries on my property. I am insured for $100k for the house and another 100k for the liability, but the person I am liable to is suing me for well over $200k. Will my home be rebuilt, or will all the money just be... View More 
answered on Feb 5, 2019
They may pay the money into escrow and then let the court decide who gets the money in the underlying suit or they may pay you directly for the loss, given the fact that the claim against you is disputed and unliquidated. It’s really up to the insurance company.
filled 12/11/2018, trustee meeting 1/9/2019, vihicle will be surrendered 2/24/2019. can I create loan now with first payment after 3/9/2019
answered on Jan 24, 2019
It's not quite clear what you're asking. Are you asking whether you can buy a new car within 2 months of your 341 Meeting of Creditors?
The first response is always that you should pose this question to the attorney that you hired to assist you with your bankruptcy case. I... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2019
Possibly. Depends on the value of the auto and the equity in it.
I bought a house with my sister and she took a mortgage payment and left me high and dry. It takes me a full month to get a payment because I am behind and they will not take partial payments. I do not want to lose my home. I am 6mo behind
I reported my employer for corporate theft & sexual harassment to a "confidential" 3rd party Ethics group. The "Ethics" group called my employer directly & told him exactly what I said. The employer then fired me, did not renew my loan that I had with the bank (for whom... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2018
Filing bankruptcy should not affect your licenses. You can also raise your employers behavior in an adversarial proceeding in the bankruptcy.
answered on Dec 7, 2018
If you file a 7, there is no payment plan and if you file a 13, the 13 plan will control.
answered on Nov 23, 2018
Probably, but you’ll need to contact an experienced local bankruptcy attorney to help you.
This credit issue was with my ex husband over 10 years ago and he had gambling issues and took advantage of my credit at the end of our marriage. At that time I didn't know, moved away, and was not aware of any cases against me until years later when I try to purchase a home.
answered on Nov 7, 2018
Depending on your divorce settlement agreement, you may get some relief in the divorce court. Depending on your financial situation, you might be able to negotiate a settlement of the amount. Also depending on your financial situation, you might be eligible to file bankruptcy and discharge the... View More
In my divorce my ex was to pay the mortgage monthly until it’s sold. I want to file bankruptcy and the loan for the home is in my name alone. Can I file and put the house in my bankruptcy?
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answered on Oct 26, 2018
Yes. You should make the trustee seater of anyfalsehoods in her filing. That is bankruptcy fraud.
The Chapter 13 bankruptcy case I’m referring to has a creditor (mortgage lender) who has made multiple claims on 1 mortgage. The court has ordered the creditor to submit one correct claim.
If the creditor drags the case on longer because of this, is there a penalty for the creditor?... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2018
It will not delay the case bc the court won’t let it. If he doesn’t file a single claim as directed, it might get treated as unsecured or non priority.
I can try to use some of my SSD money if I give up my medication and live in my car to pay them.
answered on Oct 19, 2018
Find a local bankruptcy attorney, file your petition and get some debt relief.
Is bankruptcy and option?
answered on Oct 19, 2018
Yes. Depending on your assets (or lack thereof) Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 could resolve this for you.
Can I stop paying or can they take title back
answered on Oct 12, 2018
Probably not but you need to have your lawyer look into it before any chance is lost forever.
Judge hasn't posted a final judgment yet. And if a defendant can file a motion to vacate or a motion for a rehearing based on error in judgment contrary to the law can new evidence be introduced in that motion? This is a federal foreclosure case for home equity loan
I can't afford it this time, what is % that they keep raising it and what to do if can't pay new amount
For bankruptcy
answered on Sep 23, 2018
You should file first but you will still be eligible for bankruptcy.
answered on Sep 16, 2018
No. If it has been dismissed, yu will have to file a new petition.
answered on Sep 16, 2018
Contact your local Department of Public Advocacy and the Innocence Project for help.
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