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I just got a notice that TD sued me for credit card debt and that the judgement was accepted and they can do a property lien ?

I became unable to pay my bill due to cancer, surgery and cost of being I’ll I’ve tried to catch up but it’s a slow process

BankruptcyOregon2 attorney answers

Post-Bankruptcy Question - Debtor Accounts in Chargeoff Status

I filed bankruptcy in 2016 - Chapter 7 - which was discharged in 2017. I had loans with outstanding balances with some finance companies. I just attempted, after nine years, to try to get a small loan and was told that my accounts, even though I included them in the bankruptcy - are in charge off status and that I will need to pay them in full. They have never contacted me, but make sure to advise me of this when ever I speak with them about re-establishing a relationship with their company. I had never heard this and would like to clarification. Thank you.

BankruptcyNorth Carolina1 attorney answer

Can my LLC business partners legally do this in Texas?

My business partners “lost” our signed operating agreement at our designated office and would now like to dissolve the business to remove me from the.

BankruptcyTexas1 attorney answer

A friend of mine filed chapter 7 after a ugly divorce about 11 years ago. She had filed a mal practice law suit two years ago.

She is about to settle the case. Now the trustee from the bankrupycy wants the monies sent to her, to pay creditors from nine to ten years ago. Her ba

BankruptcyColorado3 attorney answers

Is it true that there is a fee of approx$2,000.00 needed to be paid for a bankruptcy agency/lawyer to charge before beginning the bankruptcy process?

I spoke with a bankruptcy agent & everything seems valid, their info, details on the entire process, etc. but knowing why someone needs to file for bankruptcy, how could they expect someone to have $2,000.00 up front? He said & stated it in an email to me& on the website, he’s definitely part of a valid company & the BBB-all on the website, having 9 local offices. I just basically need to know if this is a correct procedure when filing bankruptcy, to have to pay & pay such a lg amount of $2,000. ahead when your finances are in trouble to begin with. Please respond as soon as you can! Thank you SO MUCH!!!

BankruptcyPennsylvania1 attorney answer

Need to File Adversary Proceeding ASAP- Chapter -7

We are looking for an attorney who is specifically experienced in filing adversary proceeding in chapter -7 on the behalf of creditor. We are in the.

BankruptcyGeorgia4 attorney answers

After a final decree in chapter 11 bankruptcy ?

Can an adversarial case continue that has no significance to the chapter 11 bankruptcy after a final decree or does it have to be decided before the f

BankruptcyNew York1 attorney answer

Do I need a trust or do I file bankruptcy?

We are in the middle of a lawsuit with a school district. We are the ones suing them in a civil suit. They claim if we lose they will come after us.

BankruptcyIdaho2 attorney answers

I was struggling with mtg cousin did a quick claim deed for1$ has deed told me i have -0- to do with home.filed BK Im still on mtg,onCR want outofmess

I filed Bankruptcy hoping chap7 but told chap 13 for my "cousin" scammed me into transferring deed she told me i have 0 to do with home, its too late but its on my CR. and Mortgage in my name . She opened p.o. box in my name w/o my knowledge which I addressed with the p.o. and mortgage statements going there instead of the residence i purchased in 2008 but still reside in I also send her mortgage payments biweekly at her request either through cash app or money orders as per her request . she then forwards the payments through an LLC she created and made it a trust

BankruptcyPennsylvania1 attorney answer

Can a 50:50 business Partner force the other partner.....?

Hair salon, LLC, 2 members with 50:50 partnership with dispute. Neither Member A nor Member B wants to leave partnership. Member A suggested member B

BankruptcyPennsylvania3 attorney answers

What happens if i run out of money for my attorney?

I believe i'm due to be sued in a potentially very contentious battle. My fear is that i'll run out of funds because i know the other side likes to dr

BankruptcyNew York3 attorney answers

I filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy with a prompt cure of rental arrears over 18 months, but my landlord has yet to file a proof of

In order to protect myself, if the landlord has not yet filed the proof of claim, and it doesn't appear they are going to, should I file one on their.

BankruptcyNew Jersey2 attorney answers

"Court" mail authenticity? What does the letter mean? Why is it sent to me?

Hello, I have been living abroad for several years now. Still paying property taxes and filing personal taxes yearly; I have no consumer credit and my

BankruptcyGeorgia3 attorney answers

what options does my daughter have to prevent possible financial ruin.

my daughter, age 24. hit a parked car and heavily damaged it. The impact caused the parked car to hit 2 more cars parked in front of the first car.t she had no insurance. her car is beyond repair. I anticipate the insurance of the damaged cars is going to go after my daughter, yet she only had assets, she has high student loans

BankruptcyCalifornia1 attorney answer

how do i reopen a closed chapter 7 bk

I need to amend a chapter 7 case to include a personal injury settlement

BankruptcyPennsylvania1 attorney answer

Do bankruptcy cases get denied if you live at home?

Do to extremely bad financial choices I racked up about 80k in debt. I currently live with my parents. My lawyer said this is exactly what they are lo

BankruptcyNew Jersey3 attorney answers

How can I stop a wage garnishment

Wages are being garnished from a debt from 2009

BankruptcyIllinois1 attorney answer

My attorney lied about why modifications were filled.

this is a chapter 13 bankrupt case, my attorney lied about why modifications were filed, they state they were filed to fund secured claims, they were.

BankruptcyVirginia3 attorney answers

Can I sell my car after charge-off, chpt 13 discharge, and still sitting in my driveway 3+ years later?

My car was charged off around 2017/18, I filed chapter 13 bankruptcy around 2018/19 and it’s since then been discharged. No attempt once so ever has b

BankruptcyOregon3 attorney answers

Can a student loan creditor make an agreement with debtor stating student loans were discharged?

I filed an adversary complaint and have received an offer from creditor to release me from my obligations on my student loans by stating that the loan

BankruptcyColorado3 attorney answers

Trustee is planning to sell the house after converting from chap 13 to 7, but I just can't understand why he wants to.

So basically the bankruptcy was converted from 13 to 7 and now the trustee wants to sell it. There is no real equity but the current market makes it appear that way. Purchased 5yrs ago but if the owner walks away with the exemption amount that is more than what will be left over after paying off the mortgage. So basically payoff mortgage, mortgage holder gets $35k and there will be about $18k to divvy up between trustee, real estate agent and creditors. It seems silly because in the current market it's cheaper to stay in the home than trying to move. Looking for insight.

BankruptcyNorth Carolina1 attorney answer

How long does a trustee have control of your estate after the bar date(file asset claim) in chapter 7 case ?

Yes I have filed for a chapter 7 bankruptcy case that had assets that were not exempt, it has already been 30 days pass the bar date or file proof of.

BankruptcyNevada2 attorney answers

Filing a Chapter 13 Voluntary Wage Attachment pro se?

I have filed Chapter 13 a few years ago and have successfuly confirmed my plan and two stipulations. I want to do a volutnary wage attachment for my

BankruptcyPennsylvania2 attorney answers

Can u file bankruptcy of u are not in rears on any of your debts

Soon will have more debts to pay and less money coming in to pay them

BankruptcyTexas1 attorney answer
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