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Can I reopen my bankruptcy case to reaffirm my mortgage without the using an attorney?

If you filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection between two and three years ago …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

If I receive a medical bill and then receive a notice from a legal firm that the medical firm is filing bankruptcy, should I pay the bill to the medical firm or not?

If you don't pay, you could be sent to collections, sued, and have your …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If I filed for Chapter 7 about 5 months ago, when will I know if they are going to take my property or tax refund?

You won't know anything with finality until the discharge. I assume the refund was …

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Duffy Law, LLC answered 1 year ago

If filing Chapter 7, can I keep an old jet ski that was purchased years ago with cash?

Just allege its value at zero and see if the trustee does anything.  It …

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Siegel & Siegel, P.C. answered 1 year ago

If I have filed Chapter 13 but can't make the payments, can I now file a Chapter 7?

Yes, you can convert your case to Chapter 7 at any time.  As far …

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