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Bankruptsy and a prior quit claim deed I bought my home over 20 years ago, and I was the only name on the mortgage and deed.
I quit claimed to my ex husband 3 years ago on the deed.
I hol... |
0 | 3 weeks 20 hours ago by broke2now |
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items purchased with SSDI exempt from creditors? Hello,
I was wondering whether items that were purchased with social security disability income are exempt from attachment and execution / sale by ... |
0 | 5 weeks 7 hours ago by asquirrel |
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Exemptions for firearms with Chapter 7 bankruptcy If a person owns firearms and files chapter 7 bankruptcy in MA how much if any is exempt? |
0 | 14 weeks 3 days ago by mjpiecuch |
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Ex Husband filing for Bankruptcy Hi,
My ex is starting the process of filing for bankruptcy. He is very irresponsible and chose not to pay his credit cards even though he had the ... |
2 | 2 years 11 weeks ago by kara2233 |
20 weeks 1 day ago by Tosanna |
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Assets in trust protected during bankruptcy? I set up a trust for me and my family seven years ago and I am one of the beneficiaries of the trust along with my wife and children. Because of a re... |
2 | 2 years 1 week ago by Shmidt58 |
40 weeks 3 days ago by BostonLawMan |
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401(k) loan or file bankruptcy? Thanks for all the information in this forum. I'm a single man who has, after making some bad financial decisions, used up just about every option I ... |
2 | 1 year 3 weeks ago by HGrants |
40 weeks 4 days ago by BostonLawMan |
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File bankruptcy with home in another state? I own a home in New Hampshire that is completely paid off and another one in Massachusetts that is way under water. I'm considering bankruptcy and wa... |
2 | 2 years 4 weeks ago by Hearst |
40 weeks 4 days ago by BostonLawMan |
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What is Chapter 11 bankruptcy? I've received a couple of questions recently in which readers express some confusion over Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and how it works. So here is my brief ... |
1 | 43 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
40 weeks 4 days ago by BostonLawMan |
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Creditors of chapter 11 bankruptcy case did not recieve notice of payment plan? We are the creditors of a contractor who filed for chapter 11 almost 10 months ago. We received the notice from the federal bankruptcy court, and we ... |
1 | 43 weeks 3 days ago by gegedidi |
41 weeks 2 days ago by BostonLawMan |
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Mobile or manufactured home in bankruptcy Hi. We live in a manufactured home in Massachusetts. I have no plans to file bankruptcy now but I lost my job and I'd like to know that if I do have... |
1 | 41 weeks 5 days ago by TimPK |
41 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Can I discharge federal income tax in bankruptcy? Hi. My wife and I've been married for three years and it's been a tough time. (Not because of my wife. :/) I lost my job and the debts started piling... |
1 | 45 weeks 3 days ago by Hamsandwich |
45 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Can I remove judgment lien in bankruptcy? I've done a little research about possibly filing bankruptcy but I'm not clear on if I can get rid of my judgment lien by filing bankruptcy. I've rea... |
1 | 47 weeks 2 days ago by PrivateY |
47 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Debt limits for Massachusetts Bankruptcy? Hi. My wife and I own a house that is severely underwater. We have two mortgages on the house and owe a total of $800,000 on a house that is currentl... |
1 | 48 weeks 5 days ago by JJHook |
48 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Name on car title for bankruptcy? In order to help my parents get a better rate for their car loan I used my name and the car was titled in my name. They made all the payments but we ... |
1 | 50 weeks 2 days ago by SamanthaB |
50 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Suing debtor who files bankruptcy I loaned $6,000 to a deadbeat relative by marriage and he just filed bankruptcy. I guess the money is gone because he doesn't seem to have a job or an... |
1 | 52 weeks 2 hours ago by Trinky |
51 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Lying on bankruptcy petition I'm thinking about filing bankruptcy but my situation is so bad that I'm worried about not be able to recover even after the debts are discharged. I ... |
1 | 1 year 1 week ago by Tarrant |
1 year 1 week ago by The Editor |
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Can I amend and add a debt on the bankruptcy schedule? I filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy schedule on my own along with my petition and then I remembered that I forgot a small credit card that I don't use that... |
1 | 1 year 2 weeks ago by JJK39 |
1 year 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Discharge credit card debt used to pay federal taxes? Hi. I owe about $3,000 in federal taxes that there is no way I can pay. I also owe a bunch of other debts including two huge credit card debts. I s... |
1 | 1 year 5 weeks ago by Whitman |
1 year 5 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Second opinion on Bankruptcy I'm wondering if you can give me an unbiased opinion about this question. My husband and I are considering filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy protectio... |
1 | 1 year 7 weeks ago by Granger |
1 year 7 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Bankruptcy exemptions So how much, exactly am I allowed to keep if I file bankruptcy? I am confused about the difference between the MA and federal exemptions. What are t... |
2 | 4 years 1 day ago by TurtleME |
1 year 7 weeks ago by admin |
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Discharge under Chapter 13 bankruptcy I'm about a month away from completing all of my payments under my chapter 13 repayment plan. I also did the debtor education course already and fini... |
1 | 1 year 8 weeks ago by lRobert |
1 year 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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bankruptcy and eviction with section 8 tenant I live in section 8 housing. I have been served a 14 day notice in the past and do have a court agreement with the landlords to pay back rent. If I fi... |
1 | 1 year 10 weeks ago by anonymous1126 |
1 year 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Discharge personal injury damage awards in bankruptcy? I was involved in a car accident in New Jersey and got sued and now owe over $10,000 in damages. I'm going to file bankruptcy very soon and I'm wonde... |
1 | 1 year 11 weeks ago by DaveW2 |
1 year 11 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Reopening bankruptcy My Chapter 7 bankruptcy case is done and closed. I've got one small lien that I forgot to include in the original bankruptcy. The amount owed is les... |
1 | 1 year 12 weeks ago by JDog |
1 year 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I rent apartment after bankruptcy? I'm done with my chapter 7 bankruptcy and ready to find a new place to live. I have a job and I've been living with my parents for a couple of years ... |
1 | 1 year 14 weeks ago by Kyle79 |
1 year 14 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I use my credit card before bankruptcy? Hello. I live in Massachusetts and I'll have to file bankruptcy in the next few weeks or definitely within a month. Is it OK for my to continue to u... |
1 | 1 year 15 weeks ago by RCD68 |
1 year 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Fraudulent Transfer before bankruptcy? Hello. I'm thinking about filing bankruptcy because of some major debt and a lost job. The problem is I had always intended on transferring all or p... |
1 | 1 year 17 weeks ago by FFV |
1 year 17 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Bankruptcy petition preparer legal in Massachusetts? My sister used a bankruptcy petition preparer when she filed chapter 7 bankruptcy last year and said I should do it to if I file. She said it was a l... |
1 | 1 year 18 weeks ago by MMM8 |
1 year 18 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Inheritance after I file bankruptcy in Massachusetts? Hello. Due to some bad business luck I had to file bankruptcy three months ago. My debts were pretty big and I decided I had to do a chapter 7. My ... |
1 | 1 year 19 weeks ago by JamesV |
1 year 19 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Filling Bankruptcy but listed as a co-signer I am looking to file bankruptcy as I have quite a bit of debt resulting from my marriage(we never covered it in our divorce). I was listed as the co-s... |
1 | 1 year 21 weeks ago by TravisB1985 |
1 year 21 weeks ago by The Editor |
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File bankruptcy in MA with power of power of attorney My mother is 65 years old and has Alzheimer's. She lives in Massachusetts and is rapidly becoming incapacitated and can't make decisions for herself ... |
1 | 1 year 21 weeks ago by Kona |
1 year 21 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Reaffirmation of car loan in Massachusetts Bankruptcy Hello. If I file bankruptcy is it possible to reaffirm a car loan in Massachusetts and end up getting lower payments? In other words, can I force th... |
1 | 1 year 22 weeks ago by Shrimp |
1 year 22 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Cram-down vs. lien stripping in MA bankruptcy
What is the difference between a cram-down and a lien strip in a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Can you do either for your home in MA? Thanks. |
1 | 1 year 24 weeks ago by Briguy9 |
1 year 24 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Joint bankruptcy petition My fiance and I are going to get married in three months but we've been living together for 2 years. Because of some financial difficulties and a bit... |
1 | 1 year 25 weeks ago by Shell90 |
1 year 25 weeks ago by The Editor |
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How much will a bankruptcy attorney cost me? I doubt you can answer this and I'm sure it varies, but how much do you think my legal fees will be if I file Chapter 7 bankruptcy? I'm not talking a... |
2 | 3 years 19 weeks ago by Milovitch |
1 year 25 weeks ago by admin |
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Do I have to pay filing fee for bankruptcy? I read that there's some pretty hefty filing fees for bankruptcy, like hundreds of dollars. That doesn't make any sense to me given that I am filing ... |
2 | 3 years 30 weeks ago by TSaint |
1 year 26 weeks ago by admin |
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Increase in Bankruptcy filing fees Recently the filing and other fees related to bankruptcy petitions were increased as follows:
Chapter 13 bankruptcy: Formerly $274, now $281.... |
0 | 1 year 26 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Lien stripping in Massachusetts bankruptcy? I need to decide whether I should file for chapter 13 bankruptcy. One of the questions I have is whether I can strip the second mortgage lien off my ... |
2 | 1 year 28 weeks ago by Cirus |
1 year 27 weeks ago by miket |
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Can I get student loans discharged by bankruptcy? Is is possible to get my student loans discharged if I file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? I've heard different things from different people. Thank you. |
2 | 3 years 45 weeks ago by Buff81 |
1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Discharge student loans in bankruptcy? I have both credit card debt and a bunch of student loans that I'm having a tough time paying off. I'm working but not at the kind of work that I wen... |
2 | 1 year 43 weeks ago by Welkie |
1 year 29 weeks ago by admin |
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Undue hardship for student loan discharge I understand that the bankruptcy laws say I can't discharge my student loans unless I can show some undue hardship, but it seems to me that being unab... |
1 | 1 year 29 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 29 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Debt collection after bankruptcy discharge I went through bankruptcy and got my debts discharged. Over the last couple of weeks I've received two calls from two different debt collectors who wo... |
1 | 1 year 31 weeks ago by Brokeguy |
1 year 31 weeks ago by The Editor |
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How to value real estate in MA bankruptcy
If my wife and I decide to file bankruptcy, should we use our recent appraisal, done for a refinance, as the valuation for our home or is there some... |
1 | 1 year 32 weeks ago by Ferd9 |
1 year 32 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Emergency bankrupty filing Partly through my fault and partly because some things were lost in the mail, I'm facing a foreclosure in the next couple of weeks. The bank says I g... |
1 | 1 year 34 weeks ago by CKirk |
1 year 34 weeks ago by The Editor |
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reaffirm of debt Hello I have had a bankrupcty that is about 7 years old and in the debt the courts allowed me to file my credit card debt that was for me to pay threw... |
0 | 1 year 35 weeks ago by sunshine1 |
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ERISA qualified retirement account in bankruptcy I read in another post that Massachusetts and federal law provides bankruptcy exemptions for ERISA qualified retirement accounts. I have an IRA but I... |
1 | 1 year 35 weeks ago by KGreen |
1 year 35 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Will I lose jewelry if I file chapter 7 bankruptcy? We're going to file chapter 7 bankruptcy but I have several pieces of jewelry that I do not want to lose. Is there any guarantee that I will be able ... |
1 | 1 year 36 weeks ago by KarenR |
1 year 36 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Guarantor or co-signer in bankruptcy My mother signed a loan for me as either a co-signer or guarantor, I can't remember which one. If I file bankruptcy now and get a discharge will she a... |
1 | 1 year 38 weeks ago by Jonathan |
1 year 38 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Is a denial of discharge different than a debt being non-dischargeable? I'm trying to handle my chapter 7 bankruptcy by myself and so far so good but I have a question based on some reading I did on the bankruptcy court we... |
1 | 1 year 39 weeks ago by Wilt |
1 year 39 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Should I/Can I file bankruptcy ? Hello,
I have lost my job a while ago, and I have not been able to find work for a while. I'm about to be flat broke before the end of the month, a... |
1 | 1 year 40 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 40 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I discharge payday advance loans with bankruptcy? Starting last year a took a couple of payday advance loans to get over a rough spot where I had to get money quickly to pay a credit card debt. Well ... |
1 | 1 year 40 weeks ago by JKolb |
1 year 40 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Will my name be in the newspaper if I file bankruptcy? I've seen legal notices for auctions and other stuff where a person's name, sometimes a neighbor or other person I knew, gets published in the paper. ... |
1 | 1 year 42 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 42 weeks ago by The Editor |
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is there any way to know what creditors are coming to 341 meeting? several creditors filed proofs of claim. does it mean they will be present at 341 meeting? thank you! |
1 | 1 year 43 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 43 weeks ago by The Editor |
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IRA and 401(k) bankruptcy exemptions in MA Hello! I understand that IRA and 401(k) accounts are exempt under federal exemption scheme. How are they treated under Massachusetts exemptions? Wi... |
1 | 1 year 45 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 45 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I keep personal injury settlement money in bankruptcy? I'm in the middle of personal injury lawsuit and my lawyer thinks that sometime in the next few months we may be able to settle the thing with an insu... |
1 | 1 year 45 weeks ago by Melrose |
1 year 45 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Social Security overpayment now in Bankruptcy I've been collecting payments from Social Security for several years and now they say that they overpaid me for all of those years and that I owe them... |
1 | 1 year 46 weeks ago by Ringe |
1 year 46 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Bankruptcy or debt settlement So far I have not missed any payments on any of my loans or credit cards. But I lost my job and am now working part time at a job that pays a lot les... |
1 | 1 year 48 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 48 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Same sex couple and joint bankruptcy I'm married to my husband (same sex marriage), legally in the state of Massachusetts. Is it possible for us to file a joint bankruptcy and, if so, is... |
3 | 2 years 7 weeks ago by Micah |
1 year 49 weeks ago by admin |
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Update on same sex couples filing bankruptcy jointly As discussed in a separate post, at this moment, same sex couples are advised not to file joint bankruptcy petitions. However a decision in a re... |
0 | 1 year 49 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Renegotiating loan terms before reaffirmation I have a question about reaffirmation of a car loan in a Massachusetts Bankruptcy. Before I decide to reaffirm the loan and start making payments, ca... |
1 | 1 year 50 weeks ago by winded |
1 year 50 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Means test and car ownership deduction for paid off vehicle When a debtor is considering whether to file bankruptcy, one of the first issues she faces is the means test used to determine if she can file for Cha... |
0 | 2 years 8 hours ago by The Editor |
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Can I reopen bankruptcy case? My bankruptcy case is already closed and I had an attorney for the original case. Now I've figured out that I forgot to get a fairly large judgment l... |
1 | 2 years 2 weeks ago by Twine |
2 years 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Personal Injury Lawsuit & Bankruptcy What amount of a personal injury lawsuit settlement is exempt from bankruptcy in MA or by federal law? I have permanent injuries and the settlement m... |
0 | 2 years 5 weeks ago by MAautoaccident |
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Default on Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan? I filed chapter 13 bankruptcy almost a year ago and am now making payments under a payment plan. Now things aren't going so well again and I worried ... |
2 | 2 years 5 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 5 weeks ago by Attorney Kovacs |
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Bankruptcy when bank has credit card debt and mortgage I have my mortgage with the same company that issued a credit card to me. I'm now thinking about filing bankruptcy and I'm hoping to keep the house a... |
1 | 2 years 8 weeks ago by Tpreston |
2 years 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Bankruptcy and inheritance in MA I filed my chapter 7 bankruptcy petition two months ago and my father just passed away last week. He has a small estate with some cash and a house th... |
1 | 2 years 10 weeks ago by Tallboy |
2 years 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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medical debts and credit rating I'm not thinking about bankruptcy (yet!) but I think this is the right forum for my question about medical debt. I fully intend to pay all my bills, ... |
1 | 2 years 11 weeks ago by larrybent |
2 years 11 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Credit card use before filing bankruptcy Most of my debt is credit card debt with three different cards. I want to file chapter 7 bankruptcy but I continue to use one of the cards for essent... |
1 | 2 years 13 weeks ago by HReynolds |
2 years 13 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Corporate Bankruptcy Can a company that has filed for bankruptcy be protected under Mass laws even though they were paid for our services we provided in excess of $32K by ... |
0 | 2 years 14 weeks ago by Pickles |
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Divorced couple and bankruptcy My wife and I are divorced now but still living in the same house, which I own outright. We have separate incomes and keep separate accounts and are ... |
2 | 2 years 29 weeks ago by win49 |
2 years 14 weeks ago by Wystan |
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Quitclaim sale of property before bankruptcy I know I'm going to file bankruptcy soon, like within the next couple of months. There's no way I can clean up this mess without the bankruptcy. So ... |
2 | 2 years 15 weeks ago by BevH |
2 years 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Means test for chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy? My wife and I think we need to file bankruptcy but we're not sure if it should be chapter 7 or chapter 13. My wife heard from a co-worker that we nee... |
1 | 2 years 16 weeks ago by Rick68 |
2 years 16 weeks ago by Attorney Kovacs |
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Massachusetts Bankruptcy Exemptions I understand that in Massachusetts I can choose either to use the federal bankruptcy exemptions or the Massachusetts bankruptcy exemptions, but I'm ha... |
2 | 3 years 28 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 18 weeks ago by admin |
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Collect debt from tenant or guarantor after chapter 7 bankruptcy. I'm trying to evict a tenant and she says she is leaving this week. But she owes me over one thousand dollars in rent. She is fairly young so I got ... |
1 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by Marvel |
2 years 18 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Bankruptcy Auction I recently attended a bankruptcy auction for land. The notice/advertisement stated that all bidders must have a certified deposit check. I was one o... |
0 | 2 years 19 weeks ago by pmc |
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What is a chapter 9 bankruptcy? I read online that a couple of cities are considering filing chapter 9 bankruptcy. Never heard of it before. Is chapter 9 just for governments like ... |
1 | 2 years 19 weeks ago by RobGreene |
2 years 19 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Secured vs. unsecured debt and bankruptcy Sorry I know this is probably a silly question but what is the difference between secured and unsecured debt and why does it matter if I decide to fil... |
1 | 2 years 21 weeks ago by Michelle59 |
2 years 21 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Non evidentiary hearing in MA bankruptcy? I'm in the middle of a chapter 13 bankruptcy in Massachusetts and I'm having a little trouble with payments for the mortgage. I fell behind then paid... |
1 | 2 years 22 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 22 weeks ago by Attorney Kovacs |
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Use 401K to avoid chapter 7 bankruptcy? I have a good deal of credit card debt and don't see any way to avoid filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy other than taking money from my 401k (I'm only 4... |
1 | 2 years 23 weeks ago by twixer |
2 years 23 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge be revoked? I'm no expert on bankruptcy law but I think my brother in law lied during his bankruptcy case. He filed chapter 7 and got a discharge of a whole lot o... |
1 | 2 years 25 weeks ago by FDuncan |
2 years 25 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Debt consolidation company/being sued Due to several personal circumstances, I had accumulated over 75000 in credit card debt. I was having difficulty keeping up with payments and signed o... |
1 | 2 years 26 weeks ago by Lucygirl |
2 years 26 weeks ago by admin |
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Automatic stay in bankruptcy to stop lawsuit in MA? I understand that the automatic stay that comes with a bankruptcy petition will stop creditors from trying to collect money but what if a lawsuit has ... |
1 | 2 years 27 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 27 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can tuition and fees be discharged in bankruptcy? My husband is attending a local community college and he has not paid several thousand dollars in tuition and fees. Because I just lost my job we are... |
2 | 2 years 30 weeks ago by Manzi |
2 years 29 weeks ago by lisa99 |
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discharge 7yrs ago hello i need help, I got a full discharge 7yrs ago and which i put a credit card of my ex wifes in it and it went threw all was fine.she took me to co... |
0 | 2 years 30 weeks ago by srossetti |
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Loan to family member who files bankruptcy Last year I loaned $2,000 to my nephew so he could cover some bills. He signed a promissory note and has been making sporadic payments. Now he says ... |
1 | 2 years 32 weeks ago by KevinT |
2 years 32 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Protect inheritance in bankruptcy We own our own business and for the last couple of years (seems like forever) we have been on the edge of bankruptcy. My mother is elderly and has a ... |
2 | 2 years 33 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 33 weeks ago by admin |
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Personal guarantee for LLC in Massachusetts My husband and I signed personal guarantees for a loan to our LLC corporation when we were trying to grow the business. The business in now circling ... |
1 | 2 years 35 weeks ago by RDonald |
2 years 35 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Bankruptcy after foreclosure auction We got some notice that says the bank is going to auction our house in two weeks. I'm thinking I need to file bankruptcy but if I don't get it filed ... |
2 | 2 years 36 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 36 weeks ago by admin |
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Law suit filed before Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharged? Let's say I have a friend who was at fault in an accident and the amount of liability could exceed his insurance coverage. If he files bankruptcy aft... |
1 | 2 years 37 weeks ago by Goodfriend |
2 years 37 weeks ago by admin |
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Do I have to keep car if I file MA bankruptcy? I think I know this answer but I want to make sure I understand. If I have a car with a big loan that I want to get rid of and I can't sell it for th... |
1 | 2 years 38 weeks ago by CuriousG |
2 years 38 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Mortgage debt after chapter 13 discharge We're done with our Chapter 13 payment plan and received a discharge. But almost as soon as we had our discharge the mortgage company says we are one... |
1 | 2 years 39 weeks ago by Childress |
2 years 39 weeks ago by admin |
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Will MA law stop lender from accelerating mortgage if I am up to date Hi
I obtained a Ch7 disacharge in MA filed alone without spouse. We own a home (not underwater) as TBE and it was exempted also by Homestead.
We h... |
1 | 2 years 41 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 41 weeks ago by Attorney Kovacs |
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personal loan to a friend and bankruptcy Two years ago I stupidly loaned $3,000 to a girl I was dating. We broke up and I've been getting promises of payment for over a year now. She has fi... |
1 | 2 years 41 weeks ago by Nathan68 |
2 years 41 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Filing bankrupcty while collecting SSDI I'm permanently disabled and rely on my SSDI to get by. Before i was injured and had a job I got several debts that I can't pay anymore. So my quest... |
1 | 2 years 43 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 43 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Ex husband filing bankruptcy in MA My ex husband had several debts before we were married. It only lasted a year and now we're divorced. I'm pretty sure I did not sign any loans or ge... |
1 | 2 years 44 weeks ago by Wall59 |
2 years 44 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I discharge traffic tickets in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Sometime within the next few weeks I'm talking to an attorney about filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy. On of my big debts believe it or not is traffic ... |
1 | 2 years 45 weeks ago by WEGrindel |
2 years 45 weeks ago by Attorney Kovacs |
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Utilities, electric, gas, and bankruptcy in MA If I file bankruptcy (chapter 7 or chapter 13) will that prevent the utilities, both electric and gas, from turning it off? I owe about $1000 on one ... |
1 | 2 years 47 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 47 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Bankruptcy and lottery winnings in MA So here's the issue. I'm probably going to file bankruptcy, chapter 7. My wife says I should stop buying lottery tickets while the bankruptcy is pen... |
1 | 2 years 48 weeks ago by GDavis |
2 years 48 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Property in another state exempt from bankruptcy? My primary home is in MA and I own a home in Florida that is rented out (to my sister and her family.) If I file for bankruptcy will I lose the Flori... |
1 | 2 years 49 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 49 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Go to jail for failure to disclose assets in bankruptcy? Just wondering (hypothetically, of course) if someone could actually go to jail for failing to disclose assets or is it more likely that a person woul... |
2 | 2 years 49 weeks ago by Anonymous |
2 years 49 weeks ago by Attorney Kovacs |
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