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Can I add the creditor (who bought my debt) to my Bankruptcy Chapter 7 if they've filed a lawsuit against me?
Asked in Cleveland,  OH Feb. 24, 2018 ,  2 Answers

I plan to file Bankruptcy Chapter 7 soon. A company has filed the lawsuit against me and is not the original creditor. They bought the debt from the original creditor. Can I still add this to my bankruptcy? and if so, who do I list (the original or the purchaser or both)?

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Bankruptcy or credit card question. Can I be arrested for not paying creditors?
Asked in Louisville,  KY Feb. 19, 2018 ,  1 Answers

Disabled senior citizen can't pay off credit card debt and need to file bankruptcy. I was told because I receive SSI, have no savings or checking account, own no property, no life insurance, on fixed income there would be no need to file bankruptcy. I closed accounts and destroyed credit cards. I ca...

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My boyfriend rented an apartment and signed a lease ...I live with him but not on the lease ...I never signed lease
Asked in East Liverpool,  OH Feb. 13, 2018 ,  2 Answers

The landlord is evicting us both...my boyfriend filed Chapter 7...so now Landlord is filing to make me pay...Because I’m not in bankruptcy ...what will happen?...will this effect my credit ?...will I have to pay back rent?

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Am I responsible for my husband's medical bills?
Asked in Pueblo,  CO Feb. 06, 2018 ,  1 Answers

My husband did not have insurance and spent the night in the hospital. Now they are trying to garnish my wages.

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I have a guy my PlayStation 4 to fix a couple of months ago. It's been two months can I call the authorities
Asked in Houston,  TX Feb. 05, 2018 ,  2 Answers

He says he has it but he keeps blowing me off with lame excuses.

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How would I settle a judgment for less than the judgment amount?
Asked in Dundalk,  MD Feb. 03, 2018 ,  1 Answers

I recently found out I have a judgment that is affecting my drivers license so this is something I need to pay. About 8-9 years ago my ex and I were sued in Maryland District Court and I had a default judgment entered against me and she did not. We were never served with any papers to appear in cour...

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How do I collect on a debt of the medical practice that is ceasing operations and will be filing for bankruptcy?
Asked in Murrieta,  CA Feb. 02, 2018 ,  2 Answers

The practice owes my company over $4,300 for products and services (signage and installation). It is operating under a dba for a corporation under the lead doctor's name. The practice will be closing in a few weeks and continues to collect funds from current and past patients, but is trying to repre...

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officer lied and arrested me for DUI case was dismissed (suppressed evidence) how do I get my legal fees and fines back
Asked in Haines City,  FL Jan. 23, 2018 ,  2 Answers
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spent over 8 thousand dollars.

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What lawyer would I need if the bank who held the mortg is NOW asking for money discharged in bankruptcy ~ 7 yr ago
Asked in Palm Bay,  FL Jan. 23, 2018 ,  1 Answers

We are in our 7th year of a total bankruptcy charge off, which did included the mortgage on the house which we lived in. I recently ran my credit report and saw where the mortgage company has recently placed a negative hit on my report for not paying "late payment" bills that they were trying to col...

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Victim of a drunk driver that damaged property exceeding $30,000 in repairs. Need a lawyer who can file civil suits.
Asked in Scottsdale,  AZ Jan. 19, 2018 ,  1 Answers

The drunk driver was dismissed of all chargers. I am looking for a lawyer who can pursue a civil law suit and look into if there was any leniency towards the defendant. Victim feels as if there was not enough action taken for restitution and wants to sue the city of Yuma. Are there lawyers here in M...

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I am selling a home which the buyer backed out of the contract. How can I get the escrow agent to release those funds?
Asked in Saint Louis,  MO Jan. 11, 2018 ,  2 Answers

The buyer was in breach and did not secure their loan, apply and get approval from the HOA, but the escrow agent holding the deposit is stating the buyer must agree to releasing the funds. Hollywood, FL

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DWI/ Reckless plead guilty got min on DWI. Reck.. charging extra for appeal. When i wanted to deal both the same day.
Asked in Virginia Beach,  VA Jan. 07, 2018 ,  1 Answers
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Did my lawyer do his job? I feel like he did it to get more $$$

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I have life use of a home that I transferred to my daughter in March 2013. I also received a judgement for credit card
Asked in New York,  NY Jan. 03, 2018 ,  2 Answers

debt for $13,000.00. Can the credit card company take the home away from my daughter?

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I lost my job but my spouse still works, we are now with o money, and going into foreclosure, can I file for bankruptcy
Asked on Dec. 27, 2017 ,  2 Answers

We are being service by lawyers for credit card debt, and other items we owe,

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I went through bankruptcy in 2015 and discharged now 2017 lien holder has not picked up vehicle what are my options?
Asked in Orlando,  FL Dec. 19, 2017 ,  1 Answers

File for bankruptcy in January of 2015 discharged in June of 2015 lienholder on a vehicle that was scheduled in my bankruptcy Chapter 7 still has not picked up the vehicle and it is almost 2018 what are my options as far as them repossessing the vehicle or getting the title to the vehicle in the sta...

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If a creditor is trying to garnish wages do I have any exemption rights if I am head of household or have dependents?
Asked in Culpeper,  VA Dec. 19, 2017 ,  1 Answers

There is a garnishment that could take place and they could possible take the max 25% which would prevent me from taking care of my children and myself.....i was reading about head of household exemptions and did not know if VA recognized this and if so what would the qualifications be for this....

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How to appeal a granted default judgement while my motion to vacate was denied at the same time based on paper?
Asked in Hartford,  CT Dec. 14, 2017 ,  1 Answers
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I've been in a fee dispute, was sued at Special Civil Part in Monmouth. I responded as pro se. I didn't go to a 9/5/17 trial as I had never received the court notice. The plaintiff filed a motion for default. I (mistakenly) filed a motion to vacate as response, simply stating I had never received th...

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