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How are joint assest effected in bankruptcy?

Whether or not assets are exempt depend on the laws of whatever state that …

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

Can I be forced into a 100% repayment plan when my income is less than 20k annually if my wife makes 80K?

First of all, nobody can be forced to pay anything.  That would be involuntary …

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

If one co-owner of land files for bankruptcy, what happens to the other co-owner's share?

If you file bankruptcy, then any assets you have an interest in are part …

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

If I just received by Chapter 7 discharge and did not re-affirm my mortgage can I refinance my home?

You have asked several different questions.  To answer your first question:  Yes, you can …

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

Can your lending institution take money from a checking account held with them to repay a loan being declared in a bankruptcy?

From your questions I am unclear if you have already filed for bankruptcy or …

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Southern California Law Advocates answered 3 years ago