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Can I lease or buy a new car before I file for Chapter 13?

Pre bankruptcy planning is very wise.  I wish more people would do it.  Just …

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Siegel & Siegel, P.C. answered 11 months ago

If I am on a deed to property but not on the mortgage, if the co-owner who had the mortgage filed bankruptcy, what are my rights?

If you are on the deed you are an owner of the property.  There …

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Albert W Chianese & Associates answered 11 months ago

Can I file an harassment suit against condo association that is trying to collect a discherged debt?

HOA dues that accummulate up to the date you file bankruptcy are dischargeable.  HOA …

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The Larkin Law Firm answered 1 year ago

What to do if someone tries to collect a discharged debt?

They shouldn't be doing this. Contact a consumer-rights attorney and see if you can …

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Malcolm Ruthven, Bankruptcy Attorney answered 1 year ago

If I filed a Chapter 7 and have received the discharge saying that all of my debts have been discharged, does that include my auto loan?

Whether or not the auto loan was discharged would depend on how it was …

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Duffy Law, LLC answered 1 year ago