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Hi,I live in Madison ,WI....a group of my friends in foreign countries are planning to come visit me in the future and I need to take care for their tour...just wondering what I should do to avoid any risks that are caused by accident ? Should I register a company to protect my personal property... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Many more facts are needed to properly answer your question. Such as: how many people, why do you think you need protection, where are they staying, etc., how long are they staying.
No contract has been signed (verbal only).
answered on Feb 1, 2020
A debt to a parent is no different than a debt to a stranger. it is discharged unless it falls within one of the several exceptions to discharge.
Harassment or other collection efforts after discharge would be grounds for a contempt motion.
Because of the family relaitonship, I... View More
A collection company has filed 1099 C or cancellation of debt forms with the IRS on past due debts they claim are mine. They have never taken legal action against me, I talked with them once after statute of limitations expired, I have never acknowledged owing debt, I have never offered any... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Challenge them on your credit report as fraudulent and consult a debtors rights attorney about suing them.
: Rita EVANS I want to ask b4 i go see this lawyer to reopen my case I want to court and they give me a court date to come back and when I look at it today this what it said adjourned for Eviction Proceedings Court but I go back to court November 27,2019 I wan to no will this stop this case until I... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2019
Depending on where you are, you’ll have at least a week and probably several weeks to find your new space.
answered on Oct 16, 2019
Theoretically, no, not without the permission of the trustee bc the home is part of the bankruptcy estate.
answered on Jul 18, 2019
I suspect that they want the credit card paid because it's showing an outstanding balance. Your father may want to consider figuring out which credit report is still showing the outstanding balance and file a dispute so the card shows as discharged in bankruptcy. Once the balance is resolved,... View More
I received a notice in the mail in regards to her filing chapter 7. Is there anything I can do? The paper stated that I can file a motion but will that help me?
answered on Jun 13, 2019
Unfortunately there is nothing you can do unless there was alcohol involved in the accident. The person is allowed to discharge (wipe out) the debt that they owe you for the accident unless it involved alcohol (DUI).
My husband and I are moving from Indiana to Wisconsin. We sold our house and will net about 50k. He is the only one on the mortgage and the proceeds will go into an account owned only by him. I am on the title to the home we sold. I am in a great deal of debt on my own (none of it is jointly... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2019
This is a very important question the online answer to which may cause irreparable harm to one or both of you. You BOTH should consult a very experienced bankruptcy lawyer in your area before doing anything more than you have already done.
I am an executor of my parent's estate. The estate still has a mortgage on it and payments are made through money that is part of the estate. Can this be seen as an asset when I file Chapter 13 even if I am not the name on the loan?
answered on Apr 20, 2019
Depends on your ownership interest in the property and the equity in it. You need to speak with a competent bankruptcy lawyer who can assess your complete financial situation before you do anything.
How long would this stay in Probate ?
answered on Apr 19, 2019
You can likely probate at any time but generally the estate has to remain open for 6 months.
We were married for 20 yrs. He divorced me on March 14,2016. I had filed for contempt of court and he still had not paid up. 2017 he owes me $940.00 - 2018 he owes me $810.00 - so far 2019 he owes $875.00. Divorce case no.: 15 FA 0546 Case Code 40101 David and Cheryl Wollert bankruptcy case... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2019
He still owes you the money. Child support and Alimony are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Moreover, the stay does not apply to pursuit of these debts. Contempt in the divorce case is your best, quickest option.
Once you file the statement of intent to surrender in Chapter 7 your vehicle back to the finance company how long before you have to return the vehicle to them?
answered on Apr 4, 2019
Ask your bankruptcy lawyer; if you have none, ask the trustee; if that doesn't work ask the finance company.
We have 2000.00 in medical bills and we'd like to pay them on our own
answered on Mar 23, 2019
Yes. You must include ALL debts owed. You still may pay them voluntarily if you wish.
My mother moved to assisted living only to find out my brother stole a lot of money from her. The divestment is over $50,000. My husband and I are private paying because she cannot live independently. Since my brother stole money, we planned on suing to try to recoup. (He received every penny. We... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
You should consult the authorities bc a crime may have been committed. Also, you can bring an adversarial proceeding against your brother inside his bankruptcy case to recover the money if he obtained it by fraud or deceit. You should consult an experienced bankruptcy attorney to help you through... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2019
The cash value is an asset the value of which can be protected with either your state or federal exemptions.
What options are there to pay for bankruptcy?
Does anyone offer a payment plan to pay for bankruptcy or do I need to pay in full?
answered on Dec 30, 2018
Both filing fee and attorney fee can usually be paid in installments.
We were never married and never had any debt together. He does pay child support and is current. I got a letter in the mail about his bankruptcy and I am not sure why or what it means for me?
answered on Dec 29, 2018
It means nothing to you. He still has to pay support until she is 18 or graduates. Domestic support obligations such as child support are non dischargeable debts in bankruptcy.
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