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The Do's and Don't's for Filing Bankruptcy Without an Attorney
Post On Jan. 25, 2019

For any number of reasons, some bankruptcy filers choose to proceed without an attorney. Below is a list of suggestions to keep you on the right track. The Do's for Filing Bankruptcy Without an Attorney The following is a list of general directions to abide if you are filing your own bankruptcy case...

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Important Things to Do Before Filing Bankruptcy
Post On Jul. 29, 2015

Whether you are filing with an attorney or proceeding pro se, these are some helpful tips to gather information that will better prepare your case for filing. File Your Taxes It is a requirement that you provide your trustee, no less than seven days before your creditor meeting, with copies of your ...

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If for some reason I don't or unable to show up to a creditors hearing does a ch 7 get dismissed?
Asked in San Diego,  CA Jun. 26, 2015 ,  12 Answers

I travel a lot, both domestically and internationally, for work. I am wondering what happens if for some reason I am unable to make it to the creditors hearing if my ch. 7 will get dismissed or proceed....

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I am about to file chapter 13 with no lawyer. Do I have to do the filing in person? or can I send someone else to do it for me?
Asked in Calabasas,  CA Jun. 06, 2015 ,  10 Answers

I am about to file chapter 13 with no lawyer. Di I have to do the filing in person? or can I send someone else to do it for me?...

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I want advice on filing a motion to lift chapter 13 bankruptcy stay. I want to file myself.
Asked in Thousand Oaks,  CA Dec. 08, 2014 ,  10 Answers

My tenant in Phoenix, AZ filed for a Ch 13 bankruptcy in California (Sherman oaks) a day before (Dec 4) the eviction hearing (Dec 5) . The judgement and possession was not awarded due to the bankruptcy filing. Tenant owes the rent and other arrears from November and also Dec rent will be due on Dec ...

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I am waiting for my 341 meeting (chapter 13). My financial situation changed, I lost my job earnings.
Asked in Los Altos,  CA Mar. 02, 2014 ,  11 Answers

What shall I expect at 341 : (1) my case dismissed (2) my case not confirmed (3) my case converted to Chapter7 (4) something else. I received a Notice about my "projected earnings" for the 341 meeting. I am very nervous and any help would be appreciated. I am a single women....

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Connecticut Family Law Terms and Definitions
Post On Jan. 22, 2013

Advisement of rights – A form advising obligor’s of their rights concerning wage-withholdings. (See “obligor" and “ wage-withholding".) Alimony – Periodic payments from one spouse to the other. This may be before the divorce is final and/or for a set period of time after the divorce. (See “pendent l...

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Connecticut Divorce, Custody and Child Support Terms and Definitions
Post On Jan. 22, 2013

Advisement of rights – A form advising obligor’s of their rights concerning wage-withholdings. (See “obligor" and “ wage-withholding".) Alimony – Periodic payments from one spouse to the other. This may be before the divorce is final and/or for a set period of time after the divorce. (See “pendent l...

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Pro Se Litigant Guide to Modifying Custody
Post On Dec. 05, 2011

The purpose of this guide is to help and assist a Pro Se Litigant in obtaining a custody/parenting plan modification in the State of Florida. The guide shall give a brief overview of the legal requirements to obtain the modification, and shall reference the necessary Supreme Court approved forms to ...

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Adopting our 8 month old grandchild with mothers consent, father unknown
Asked in Stockbridge,  GA Nov. 21, 2011 ,  4 Answers

We are grandparents adopting our infant grandson with his mothers consent. The baby has been with us since birth. The unknown father will be served by publication. Is anything else necessary to file with petition besides mothers consent and publication affidavit...

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