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If I filed a Chapter 7 approximately 3 years ago and signed a reaffirmation agreement with my auto lender, can they now penalize me for trading in my car?

I am unsure what is meant by "penalize."  The reaffirmation agreement is your new …

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Daniel D. Bowen, Attorney At Law answered 11 months ago

Will filing a Chapter 7 get my car back if it was repossesed?

11 USC 362 will prevent the car from being sold, without the company first …

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McKell Christiansen Law answered 11 months ago

Can I sue my finance company if they repo my car if I'm in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

This is something you should discuss with your bankruptcy attorney.  Generally, you have more …

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Law Office Of Greg Wiley PLLC answered 1 year ago

If I filed for a bankruptcy but dropped it and it was dismissed, how do I get that notation off of my credit report?

Who told you that?  If you file a bankruptcy, then you filed a bankruptcy …

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Mark J. Markus, Law Offices Of answered 1 year ago

Can a private elementary school withhold report card/transcripts if you are in Chapter 7?

That can be considered a violation of the automatic stay of 11 U.S.C. 362.  …

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Mark J. Markus, Law Offices Of answered 1 year ago