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13 legal questions have been posted about bankruptcy by real users in District of Columbia. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include commercial bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, and foreclosures. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

How can I get my money back from the guy who borrowed the money from me?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by attorney Daniel A. Edelman   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
File suit in small claims court.
File suit in small claims court.

How can I get my money back from the guy who borrowed the money from me?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Linda Kaye Frieder (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
File a small claims case.
File a small claims case.

How can I get my money back from the guy who borrowed the money from me?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
You may sue him in SMALL CLAIMS court.. you can Google how to do it.
You may sue him in SMALL CLAIMS court.. you can Google how to do it.

How can I get my money back from the guy who borrowed the money from me?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Patrick William Currin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
Write a letter demanding the money and due in small claims after if he doesn't pay.
Write a letter demanding the money and due in small claims after if he doesn't pay.

How can I get my money back from the guy who borrowed the money from me?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Cameron Hall Totten (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
You can sue him in small claims court.
You can sue him in small claims court.

How can I get my money back from the guy who borrowed the money from me?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
Confer with an attorney and learn how to take him to small claims court.
Confer with an attorney and learn how to take him to small claims court.

How can I get my money back from the guy who borrowed the money from me?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Stacy Joel Safion (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
Two words "small claims".
Two words "small claims".

Would a salary raise have an effect on bankruptcy and the means test?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Charles J Schneider (Unclaimed Profile)   |   13 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
Yes.
Yes.

Can the hospital garnish my wages if I'm on my second year of Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Timothy Kevin Byrne (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
No.
No.

I have creditors coming after me about bills I had some years ago. I have a wage garnishmet of 4660, 2600, and just cant seem to catch up

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
There are too many different variables to answer if you can simply file bankruptcy.  It depends on numerous factual issues, such as if you have previously filed for bankruptcy protection and when.   You should consult a local bankruptcy attorney.  Most bankruptcy attorneys offer a free initial consultations to determine if bankruptcy is appropriate. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.... Read More
There are too many different variables to answer if you can simply file bankruptcy.  It depends on numerous factual issues, such as if you have... Read More

How do I report someone for committing bankruptcy fraud?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Ms. Diann Curry Moseley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
Allegations of fraud with evidence supporting the allegations can be submitted to the US Trustee for the district where the case was filed or to the chapter 7 or chapter 13 trustee assigned to the case.
Allegations of fraud with evidence supporting the allegations can be submitted to the US Trustee for the district where the case was filed or to the... Read More

Can a spouse file bankruptcy without the other?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Stuart Jon Bierman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
In general the answer is "yes", one spouse can file alone while the other spouse does not. Sometimes it is very advantageous to do it that way and fortunately it is allowed by the bankruptcy code.
In general the answer is "yes", one spouse can file alone while the other spouse does not. Sometimes it is very advantageous to do it that way and... Read More

Do I have to file bankruptcy in the county I live in?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Stuart Jon Bierman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   20 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
In general, you file in the bankruptcy court District, not the county, in which you live. For example, in NJ, there are three (3) districts: Newark for northern NJ residents, Trenton for central residents, and Camden for southern residents.
In general, you file in the bankruptcy court District, not the county, in which you live. For example, in NJ, there are three (3) districts: Newark... Read More
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