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If I file bankruptcy and stop paying on my second, what can they do?

they can only foprteclose on the house and sell it to get their money.  …

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Redman Ludwig, P.C. answered 3 months ago

How many assets can be protected by filing Chapter 13?

There's no way to answer your question without first having a consultation with a …

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

If I filed for Chapter 7 about 4 months ago and just found out that I inherited $9000, what do I do?

Any ingeritances within 6 months of filing a chapter 7 are part of the …

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JRothstein Law Group answered 1 year ago

Do I have to pay a lease termination fee if I have an open Chapter 7 bankruptcy case?

Unless you officially "assumed" the lease in your bankruptcy case (which would be highly …

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

What are a co-signer's rights regarding a loan if the other co-signer files for bankruptcy?

No, he is required to list any debts he has, which includes the Note.  …

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