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When the insurance company pays the funds for the totaled car, it gets the title.
Who is paying off the balance of the vehicle loan?
Yes and no. It depends on a number of factors. Pay an experienced BK lawyer for one hour of their time. Now is not the time to skimp - it could be... Read Answer
I would need to know more, but generally, lawyers do not guarantee results. Might help had you said why the case was dismissed and not discharged. ... Read Answer
If the lien impairs your homestead exemption, you could remove it in a Chapter 7 case and probably discharge all your credit card debt.
No, companies can't go back and take withholding that was missed. Each paycheck is subject to withholding separately.
You can transfer your interest to anyone. The bank's lien will probably still be valid but it could be removed in a suit to clear title.
Sure would help if you explain who you are and what you want to do. For example, if this is your credit and you want to release the lock down, you... Read Answer
The wrongdoer, who may have committed theft, bankruptcy fraud and some other serious crimes. Holding a Bankruptcy Trustee liable for almost anything... Read Answer
Look up the case number on your local court's website. You can check if it's a real case against you. Remember there are two courts which have... Read Answer
Creditors are prohibited from contacting debtors after a bankruptcy to collect any debt discharged in the bankruptcy. Many creditors refuse to issue... Read Answer
You have the automatic stay so long as no creditor asked for relief from the stay, and your case is still active. You may want to meet with a lawyer... Read Answer
Yes, but you will need to make arrangements to get current or some form of payment plan on the back due child support (that is not dischargeable in a... Read Answer
Meet with a lawyer face to face. The lawyer will charge you for their time, but you don't want to meet with a lawyer who has no confidence in their... Read Answer
Generally, yes. However, I would advise you to meet with a lawyer face to face so they can review your Chapter 13 file with you. Any lawyer worth... Read Answer
It really sounds like you want to do an end run around your Chapter 13 trustee, and that is not usually a good idea. If, and only if, your... Read Answer
Whether you can sue someone for a claim against a previous business depends on how the businesses are organized. If the old mechanic business was a... Read Answer
Without looking at his court file, it is impossible to advise you. Unfortunately, any lawyer worth their salt will charge you for the consultation.
Garnishments are not tax deductible, so paying a garnishment will not reduce your taxes. Filing bankruptcy will eliminate the garnishment.
Yes, you can.
Being on disability is not an impediment to filing bankruptcy. But there are a number of reasons why filing bankruptcy might not be a good idea for... Read Answer
Sometimes two different creditors will send garnishment paperwork to your employer at the same time, but state exemptions and labor laws limit the... Read Answer