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I'm not clear on what you mean by the word "claim". If you mean "list", then yes you must list all your debts and all your assets in any... Read Answer
If your lawyer really gave you that advice, he is an idiot. On the other hand, why are you commingling funds? Just keep Student loan money in one... Read Answer
You can't charge the lender storage fees on your vehicle. When you buy a vehicle subject to a loan, you're the owner and the lender has the RIGHT to... Read Answer
Veterans' benefits are exempt in bankruptcy. This means that your husband's veterans' benefits can't be seized by the trustee or his creditors.... Read Answer
Tricky question. Is the medical lien for health care provided to your mother? Then yes, the lien can be removed in bankruptcy as long as your equity... Read Answer
I would advise you to wait until your creditor?s meeting before getting any new loans.
There are a lot of issues here. Speak to an attorney face to face. Any attorney worth their salt will charge you for the consultation. Good luck!
You should find a competent attorney. If you incur debts with the intention of not paying them because you?re planning bankruptcy, you're discharge... Read Answer
Landlords may not detain the personal property of tenants for nonpayment of rent.
Yes. You cant keep someone else's stuff even if that person owes you money. You need to go through the correct legal procedures.
It is hard to discern what occurred in your case from the information here. I would be willing to review your file, but I charge hourly for these... Read Answer
If you are not working, there are no wages to garnish. The worst that can happen is the creditor gets a judgment for the amount owed. Just include... Read Answer
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No, a creditor can't come after your spouse's personal property unless (1) he signed for the debt or (2) you have him the property or paid for it.
No. A hearing to determine fitness for a dental license (or other occupational license) isn't an attempt to collect funds, so it's not covered by the... Read Answer
So, your question is "Can I get away with bankruptcy fraud by failing to list an expected insurance refund as an asset?" My answer to all bankruptcy... Read Answer
Debt consolidation is a scam. They take your money and never settle your debt. You can file bankruptcy and eliminate these debts.
You and your mother must file separate bankruptcies. Only spouses can file joint bankruptcies. Of course in Michigan, children and their parents are... Read Answer
You can keep any vehicle in bankruptcy, if you're willing (and able) to pay for it. What bankruptcy doesn't do is allow you to keep a vehicle without... Read Answer
It might be dismissed, it's up to the trustee. Or, if the trustee suspects that you're hiding something, he might subpoena the records to go after... Read Answer
It depends on how complex your situation is. A very simple Chapter 7 might be $1,500 including the filing fee and the online courses. A complex one... Read Answer
So, your son-in-law was spending more than he was making and even the rip off king payday places wouldn't loan him any more money, and you stepped in... Read Answer
No. You have to continue to honor the agreement. The Trustee make take over, but you should be unaffected.