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What else can I help you with?
If some creditors still contact you about preexisting debts after filing Chapter 7 what recourse do you have prior to contacting your attorney?
You can inform them of the Circuit Court (or whichever applies) the BK was filed, and the Case/Docket numbers. However, the attorney handling the filing should be notified. Dealing with creditors is part of (or should be) the client and attorney agreement.
If your vehicle is stolen prior to filing chapter 7 bankruptcy can you still file the remaining loan amount?
Yes... but make sure you get an attorney. It may get complicated.
How do you liquidate a company before filing bankruptcy?
You should liquidate the company after filing bankruptcy. If you do it prior to filing, it might be seen as an attempt to commit fraud and not pay off debtors. You would be safer to file and then follow the directions necessary. Consult an attorney in your area before making any big moves!
Do the plaintiff in a civil suit have to provide a copy of a subpoena to the defendant or attorney before trial?
Yes, in a civil suit, the plaintiff typically must provide a copy of the subpoena to the defendant or their attorney prior to trial. This requirement ensures that the defendant is aware of the evidence or witnesses being called to testify and can adequately prepare their case. However, specific rules may vary by jurisdiction, so it’s important to consult the applicable court rules.
What form fill out to place a lien in Chicago?
If you intend to file a lien on an association unit, you are best advised to work with your association's attorney, to verify that the association's board has indeed followed all the guidelines written in the governing documents prior to filing a lien. In addition, there will be attorneys' fees and late charges added to the lien, so that you can collect those from the owner, too.
Can i sue someone if i am in the prossess of a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Not as a rule. If the claim was something that arose after the filing, it will depend on the nature of the claim. If the claim arose prior to filing, you must have disclosed the claim in the bankruptcy documents and the trustee may take over the claim. Consult a lawyer knowledgeable in bankruptcy.
Home owners association dues secured or unsecured claims?
Read your governing documents to educate yourself about your personal responsibility to pay your association assessments, which may also be tied to your free and clear title to your property. Your bankruptcy attorney -- assuming that is the basis for your question -- can give you a firm answer, so that you understand the status of assessments that you owe prior to the date of filing and the status of assessments that you owe after the date of filing. Your banker -- assuming that a financial statement is the basis for your question -- can confirm the status of your assessments.
Can a Nevada HOA still place a lien on homeowner who failed to pay a special assessment prior to homeowner filing for Bankruptcy?
Your bankruptcy attorney can help you determine whether or not the special assessment was part of your bankruptcy proceeding.
Can my attorney's fees be placed on my bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy attorneys will collect all money due to them prior to them filing the bankruptcy case in court because uncollected fees will be discharged. If you're talking about unpaid attorney's fees for other legal matters, they will be discharged, unless the attorney has had you sign a lien on real estate or other collateral which has been perfected as required by state law.
Must you answer a subpoena within 10 days?
A subpoena is not something you answer. A subpoena is a court order requiring you to appear in court. States have a certain amount of time in which you must be served with the subpoena prior to the court date, ranging from 2 days to as long as 14 days. Your state may require 10 days notice. In any event, if you have been served with a subpoena, you need to appear as directed. If you cannot appear, you should contact the party who issued the subpoena and discuss your problem.
Do you have to take a credit counseling course prior to filing bankruptcy?
yes
Do you have to pay off mortgage arrears prior to chapter 7 filing?
no
