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May I dismissed an auto loan in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Answered 2 years and 9 months ago by Chris Truc Nguyen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The deficiency balance (the "leftover") debt is treated as any other "unsecured" type debt. Therefore, if you choose, when you do bankruptcy, it would also "discharge" this debt obligation like any other unsecured debt.
The deficiency balance (the "leftover") debt is treated as any other "unsecured" type debt. Therefore, if you choose, when you do bankruptcy, it... Read More

BK

Answered 4 years and 3 months ago by NA roseann@frazeelawgroup.com (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Are you sure that's the correct amount of your student loan, i.e., $341?  To file a bankruptcy the court filing fee is about that amount.  If you have more debt than this loan, then it might be worthwhile.  You need more than "out of work" to get relief from a student loan.  You need total disability to work now and in the future.  Also, it depends on so many factors to determine how you will pay or not.... Read More
Are you sure that's the correct amount of your student loan, i.e., $341?  To file a bankruptcy the court filing fee is about that amount. ... Read More

Repossession or surrender after bk discharged

Answered 4 years and 3 months ago by NA roseann@frazeelawgroup.com (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It depends.  If you listed the car loan in the bankruptcy, then the bankruptcy will cover it for sure.  It also depends on your bankruptcy discharge.  Without reviewing your records, I wouldn't be able to make an accurate assessment.
It depends.  If you listed the car loan in the bankruptcy, then the bankruptcy will cover it for sure.  It also depends on your bankruptcy... Read More

Just received a letter in the mail “notice to professionals to file applications for compensation“ What does this mean?

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by William Eugene Maddox, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should be able to ask your attorney questions regarding anythign you receive from the court on your case, if you used an attorney to file.  Without seeing the notice, I would say it is notice for the trustee or someone the trustee employed in your case to file an application for compensation since it appears as though your case had assets.  ... Read More
You should be able to ask your attorney questions regarding anythign you receive from the court on your case, if you used an attorney to file. ... Read More

I file bk7 it was discharge my car was listed as a secured debt but I did not do a reaffirmation agreement, if I give it back can I still be sued?

Answered 4 years and 7 months ago by attorney Gerald L. White   |   1 Answer
No.  The discharge prohibits any action to collect the debt from you personally.  The creditor only retaians the right to collect the balance from the collateral.
No.  The discharge prohibits any action to collect the debt from you personally.  The creditor only retaians the right to collect the... Read More
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