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Can the home owner’s association come me after I did a chapter 7 discharge?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Marlin E. Branstetter   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
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HOA dues are your responsibility until the property is no longer in your name.
HOA dues are your responsibility until the property is no longer in your name.

Can they take my house if I am current?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Ms. Susan Green Taylor (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
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They won't foreclose, even if you don't do a reaffirmation agreement, if you keep current on payments.
They won't foreclose, even if you don't do a reaffirmation agreement, if you keep current on payments.

Will filing for bankruptcy help in getting off my mortgage?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Ms. Susan Green Taylor (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy is a good way to get off a mortgage. Sounds as if you'll qualify (but might need someone to do a means test for you). But student loans will not be discharged.
Bankruptcy is a good way to get off a mortgage. Sounds as if you'll qualify (but might need someone to do a means test for you). But student loans... Read Answer

Can a bankruptcy from 10 years ago take my settlement?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Richard N. Gonzales (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
Sounds bizarre.
Sounds bizarre.

Does a confirmed Chapter 13 stop any creditor on the petition from filing a complaint for fraud for the same debt with the Department of Insurance?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Derek W. Freeman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Bankruptcy
The creditor missed its opportunity to object to the plan, and this fact can be used as a defense to the fraud allegations. However, it's just a defense; it probably won't be enough to get the case dismissed. You need to hire a lawyer to represent you in this case.
The creditor missed its opportunity to object to the plan, and this fact can be used as a defense to the fraud allegations. However, it's just a ... Read Answer
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