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I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble with your attorney. Personally, as an attorney, I am embarassed that an attorney is... Read Answer
Ask your chapter 13 lawyer. But I think you are correct.
It appears that the creditor violated the discharge.
The court can still look at the "totality of circumstances" when granting a chapter 7 discharge even for non-consumer cases where means test does not... Read Answer
Judgment liens become dormant after five years with no action. If the creditor has taken no action the judgment is no longer valid.
Sue you for what? When one codebtor filed bankruptcy, the other codebtor remains liable on the loan; just like they were before.
You own 1/2 interest in Tempe property free and clear, he owns a 1/2 interest subject to the mortgage. If he declares bankruptcy, he is no longer... Read Answer
Credit reports show what the lender tells the agency. It appears the lender made an error but it benefits both of you.
No further notice will go to you. Call the Public Trustee handling the foreclosure sale and ask what the new sale date is. You have to file before... Read Answer
Refile if you still need the relief.
Call the Public Trustee who is going to handle the foreclosure sale. You will have to move shortly after the sale date.
There is no time limit. Just keep doing what you've been doing.
No. Come see me.
Meet with an attorney where the real estate is located.
The car and credit card debts were obtained in violation of a court order (your Chapter 13 plan), so they aren't dischargeable. When you decided to... Read Answer
Yes, it is because it would be deemed that you never intended to pay for it.
An authorized user means that you're using a card that's billed to someone else. For example, if I use my employer's card to buy lunch for a client,... Read Answer
Bankruptcy removes your personal liability on the mortgage. Bankruptcy does not transfer ownership of the property to the creditor. The creditor can... Read Answer
If your landlord has more than four units, he was required to put security deposits in a separate bank account and bankruptcy would not release him... Read Answer
If you did the loan modification after the filing of your BK, there may be lingering issues. Pay an attorney to review the matter with you.
Probably yes, but you probably should meet with an attorney. I am assuming your equity does not exceed the homestead exemption amount, but I have no... Read Answer
If you refinance the HELOC the lender won't foreclose on the house to get its money back.
A new loan is certainly not prohibited-but it can be quite a headache to obtain-as you already know.
Typically, when a legal case has been published, it means that the decision was important enough that the legal reporters included it. Legal... Read Answer
Have you got your insurance agents phone number? Why not call your insurance agent and make this change to your name on the policy? While having a... Read Answer