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I need help filing Chapter 7. I have counseling completed and most of the filing paperwork filled out. I can't afford
Asked in Rancho Cordova,  CA Mar. 26, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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I am on very low income and unable to pay an attorney. I had health issues. Counseling completed. Most filing forms completed. Getting a Credit report soon.

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In a chapter 13 and from ohio.....can the trustee take the coronavirus stimulus checks
Asked in New Philadelphia,  OH Mar. 26, 2020 ,  3 Answers
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I am closing down business landlord wants me to pay 2 year rent, is it legal claim?
Asked in Fort Lee,  NJ Mar. 25, 2020 ,  4 Answers

Hello, I started renting the office place, in Bergen County since January 2020 to open Art classes and Sunday school, before I even got a certificate of occupation the Corona Virus started and I lost all my potential students, and looks like nobody is coming back, until September or indefinite perio...

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We are in a chapter 13 and I'm wondering what will happen to our stimulus check? Considering Michigan shutdown.
Asked in Traverse City,  MI Mar. 25, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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My job put me on layoff a week before the shutdown here in Michigan and now our shop is closed like many others. My husband is still working as he is a mechanic but that is a unknown as to how long that will be as its based on business and if there isn't any then he wont be working. So with not brin...

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Discharge recommended case status
Asked in Detroit,  MI Mar. 25, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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My chapter 13 bankruptcy case is now closed and final disbursements were made. I am receiving a refund due to overpayment. My case status still says "discharge recommended" so at what point will I receive my discharge letter?

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In a chap 13, payments doubled in 14 months. Now motion to dismiss delinquent interim payment. 21 day to cure. Now what?
Asked in Live Oak,  FL Mar. 24, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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Every 3 months plan increased. Asked attorney about catching up prior payments was told they will spread delinquent amount over next 45 months payment. Now motion to dismiss in 21 days if don't pay 7450. Do not have money and cannot get in 21 days or even 60 days. We made all payments on time as tol...

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I live in Houston, TX and I am seeking a creditors rights attorney for a bankruptcy case in the Western District of Louisiana?
Asked in Houston,  TX Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I am seeking a creditors' rights attorney to represent me in a bankruptcy case located in the Western District of Louisiana. Judge Stephen D. Wheelis. I live in a suburb in Houston, Texas but due to the coronavirus the court has authorized hearings to be conducted via telephone....

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If i file bankruptcy due to medical bills, will i have to close my small business?
Asked in San Francisco,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  5 Answers

I might have to undergo expensive medical treatment. I have no insurance and no savings. I have a small business that makes very little profit but pays for itself with no problem. I make too much money for medicaid but not enough to afford health insurance. I would have to file bankruptcy as I won't...

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If I am planning to file a Ch 13 Bankruptcy, but have not yet, can I keep my tax return if I receive it BEFORE filling?
Asked in Peoria,  AZ Mar. 23, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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I plan on filing in the next couple weeks, but hoping I can use my return for this virus & not having good enough income, can I if I have not actually filed yet? It was an error in the questioned, it was supposed to say "filing", NOT "filling". Sorry.

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My refund was captured. How long until I get the money that the estate in not entitled to? Any laws on the timeframes?
Asked in Anaheim,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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Filed bankruptcy April 1 2019. Refund issued Feb 29, 2020 captured by trustee. He's not returning my calls, so I'm curious about how long it may , or usually takes to get the money that the estate isn't entitled to. Is there anything in the statutes that outline this process? Thank you...

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How long does a trustee have to give me my tax refund after he receive it ?
Asked in Whiting,  IN Mar. 23, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I filed bankruptcy chapter 7 last year now the trustee is not giving me my refund that was sent to him almost 20 days ago and my lawyer is not helping what should I do

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Can I have hardship discharge of chapter 13 due to corona virus loss of job
Asked in Orlando,  FL Mar. 22, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Employer fired 200 of us and now unemployed due to coved 19. Made no arrangements to bring anyone back. Since Covid19 is not expected to end anytime soon and unemployment is on the rise will discharge be granted

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If I am in a chapter 11 and chapter 13 working reorganization can I still get the Small business bridge loan application
Asked in Fort Myers,  FL Mar. 22, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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I am a working chapter 11 and chapter 13 with great p&ls and balance sheets . The 13 will be down at the end of this month and the 11 will be done in April . I am running four restaurants that had to close due to Covid-19 virus forced by Florida governor for restaurants. I need the money to survive ...

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Should I file my business taxes as a Partnership or as a Corporation, if i plan to file bankruptcy?
Asked in Knoxville,  TN Mar. 22, 2020 ,  2 Answers

The business is listed as a 2-member LLC. I do not want the other member to be negatively affected by my bankruptcy.

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Got layed off March 19, 2020. On March 20, a debt collector took all the money from bank account, I have no money left.
Asked on Mar. 21, 2020 ,  5 Answers
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The money that was in my account was to file bankruptcy, all the courthouses are closed to the public due to the Coronavirus. Everything I had was in my account, now I have no money for rent, food, my car. Is there any way to fight this during a national emergency?

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Are income taxes from about 10 years ago dischargeable through chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Asked in Rosemead,  CA Mar. 21, 2020 ,  5 Answers
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My partner never filed the tax return for those years. I believe IRS filed substitute returns and the income taxes owed for each year were assessed a while ago. Do I need to file returns for those years before filing bankruptcy?

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If you paid off your account and the lawyer put a lien on my bank account. I have summited the paperwork already to him.
Asked in Houston,  TX Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My wife payed of the account with another lawyer firm but this lawyer never did the research and froze my bank account how long will it take for him to release my bank account and give us our money back. Also can I file a suite against him

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