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What happens to a case if a contractor who filed a lien and a lawsuit to foreclose on it then files for bankruptcy?
Asked in Albany,  NY Feb. 29, 2016 ,  1 Answers

We terminated our contractor for breach of contract, then he filed a mechanic's lien and a lawsuit to foreclose on the lien. Now we have heard that he has filed for bankruptcy and we would like to know how that could affect his/our case.

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I was a student and then I dropped my classes and went home overseas.I still owe my college money.Can I get the us visa?
Asked in Fremont,  CA Jan. 05, 2016 ,  1 Answers
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My semester pay plan was split into four. I made the first payment, studied for a month and then dropped the classes and went back to my home country. Since I didn't complete the whole semester and owe some money will that be an obstacle to get the us tourist visa? If it will be a problem what can d...

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Can I include my NSF returned checks from my checking account with my bankruptcy? in Az?
Asked in Glendale,  AZ Nov. 20, 2015 ,  1 Answers

my TCF checking account is overdrawn 900 dollars in several returned checks from several different retail stores. i am also 22,000 dollars in debt with out making minimal payments. my concern however is with the TCF bank and the bad checks. I also have a criminal history with 2 prior historical felo...

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I have$14k in debt, with 11collection accounts on my credit and a score of 551. Should I pay them off or file bankruptcy
Asked in San Jose,  CA Oct. 28, 2015 ,  1 Answers

I have a little over $14k in debt, divided uo between 11 collection accts. The highest being a little over 1k to school, 8k for a car repo, and 2k for broken lease. I currently make $30k annually before taxes, I have a car payment and other household bills my boyfriend and I share, I'm afraid that i...

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Will I loose my car if I go to court?
Asked in Brooklyn,  NY Oct. 15, 2015 ,  1 Answers
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Me and my friend both a car together. I put $10,000 money down but we are both on the loan. I am the co-buyer and he is the primary buyer. The title, Registration and Insurance is under my name. Car was just purchased. He said he will call the bank and have them resend the title and registration to ...

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I am considering filing bankruptcy but have a possible settlement coming in a court case that has been filed in fedl ct
Asked in Lebanon,  NH Oct. 03, 2015 ,  2 Answers

PLZ presume I know I can see an atty, I know applic homestead/wild-card, etc., exemptions, and I know this is an asset...question is specific and answers will help me choose atty. Context: Ch 7, All debt is credit card, unsecured. Settlement/judgment will be more than enuf to pay off creditors. Like...

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Filled bankruptcy due to comm lease suit and was discharged but default judgement was entered after discharge.
Asked in Jackson,  NJ Sep. 18, 2015 ,  1 Answers

Due to a failed business, I had to vacate commercial space premises hence breaking lease. Landlord filled suit as expected and I proceeded to file chap7. Got a discharge , but 6 months after discharge, I received court papers that a default judgement has been entered against me and the business conc...

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If I am behind on the rent for my small business, can the land owner place a lien on my house?
Asked in Milpitas,  CA Sep. 05, 2015 ,  1 Answers

I run a massage shop and rent the commercial space from the property owner. The lease expired a year ago and I have since been renting the space on a month-to-month basis. I have been unable to pay rent for two months now due to recent health problems. I told the management company they can have the...

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What is the Statue of limitations on a judgment, The court I believed said it was a civil matter.
Asked in Hot Springs,  VA Sep. 02, 2015 ,  1 Answers

It was for a defaulted loan through a bank, the bank recently wiped our checking and saving out ( $4000) on a loan from my husband and his ex wife from 10 years ago

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What are my options?
Asked on Aug. 20, 2015 ,  2 Answers

If I owe a debt to one creditor and they got judgement on me and a writ of execution was issued but I have had no income. They sold the debt can the new creditor get another writ of execution or is there another process?. I am starting a job soon can I do anything about it before I start

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Reopening Civil Rights Case postmortem
Asked in Brooklyn,  NY Aug. 05, 2015 ,  1 Answers
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A friend filed a pro se lawsuit in federal court about 4 years ago.The judge immediately dismissed the case with prejudice, without the defendant filing an answer or motion . However, the plaintiff didn't mail the order of the judge dismissing the case to the defendant, and the plaintiff didn't file...

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