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Q: I owe a lot in credit cards. I havent been able to work due to covid. Can I file bankruptcy before I get too far behind?

I'm self employed. I do landscaping and I have credit cards in my name and my fiance has others in her name,but it to help me to use for my business We owe up to 48,000. In my name its 13,000 her name 35,000. SInce the pandemic I havent had a lot of work. I've been making our credit card... View More

Kevin M Ryan
Kevin M Ryan
answered on Feb 18, 2021

One thing to consider at this point is whether you have any upcoming bills such as medical bills, or an eviction related bill. Prior to filing a bankruptcy case it is important to consider letting all obligations come to fruition, so that you know everyone you owe money to on the date you file... View More

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Q: My student loan has been charged off due to delinquency (although I thought my loan was suspended through the pandemic).

Before charging off my loan do the loan provider have to give me notice via email / letter?

They often called me out of hours (something discover has been fined for in the past). What recourse do i have?

W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on Oct 13, 2020

A lender's "charge-off" of a loan debt does not affect your legal obligation to repay; the charge-off is an internal accounting/regulatory-driven function that adjusts (reduces) the lender's capital structure and lending authority. I am aware of no legal requirement that you,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Small Claims for Florida on
Q: bank account garnish in small claim court in Polk county, where I live years ago.

when I found out my money was frozen that was giving to me, I did not know what to do. I did not know my rights. so, my husband file a emergency bankruptcy to get a stay. Not knowing I would have a right to ask for a claim of exemption and request for hearing in the court. We didn't file the... View More

Victoria Morales
Victoria Morales
answered on Sep 16, 2020

Once a bankruptcy case is dismissed, the Bankruptcy Court will not look any further into it, there is no case.

You do not specify under which classification you are entitled to an exemption of claim. If you are able to bring the evidence that proves your entitlement, then the Judge is...
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