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If you filed for bankruptcy with an attorney how can you check to make sure they did it?
Attorneys are presumed to be officers of the court and are bound legally and ethically to represent their clients best interest. The majority of which do so, even though the general public opinion seems to be otherwise. That being noted, when you retain an attorney for bankruptcy, he/she will file the required documents in either federal or state bankruptcy court. You will receive notice when the filing has been entered along with other pertinent documents and information including the date for the creditor's meeting, which you must attend. If you have concerns about when or if the filing has been made, you should contact your attorney.
What else can I help you with?
How do you correct an error on your filed bankruptcy?
It may not be necessary to correct it. Consult your bankruptcy attorney. If the case has been closed, you will have to pay to reopen the case and file a motion to make the correction. If the error makes your bankruptcy invalid, it will get complicated.
If your employer filed for bankruptcy but owes you 15000 in back wages how can you collect?
You certainly need to make a claim against the employer to insure that you get as much of the amount as you can. Consult an attorney for help.
What happens to bad check charges included in bankruptcy and will the district attorney issue a warrant for you if their office knows you have filed bankruptcy?
The person/merchant who received the "bad check" would need to file charges. In most cases the issuer of the check is given the chance to make restitution for the amount of the check and any penalties. Few people are proscecuted pertaining to writing a check for insufficient funds. However it might be different if there are multiple incidents or the action was deliberate.
What is the use of a corporate bankruptcy attorney?
The use of a corporate bankruptcy attorney is to assist in the legal proceeding of filing for bankruptcy for a corporation. An attorney is necessary to make sure the process goes smoothly and everything is taken care of.
Can YOU add atty fees to a chapter 7?
You can add attorney fees for services rendered that are due and owing to an attorney. i.e. you owe a family law attorney $3500 for a divorce that he handled for you and you can't make that payment or payments to your other creditors and decide to file bankruptcy, you can discharge the fees owed to him. If your bankruptcy attorney has even an ounce of bankruptcy knowledge he will have you pay him in full before filing your petition as any fees owed pre-petition (that is, before the case is filed) are discharged.
Can you buy a house if you have filed for bankruptcy?
If you have filed bankruptcy because you cannot afford to pay your debts, a lender will not loan you money to purchase a house and it just doesn't make sense. You cannot continue to acquire assets while your assets are frozen and in the possession of the trustee in bankruptcy in a bankruptcy proceeding.
What can a chapter 13 attorney do for the clients?
A chapter thirteen attorney will not only help you make your bankruptcy legitimate, they will also help you figure out some of your financial problems to make it easier for you to pay off some of your debts.
What is the best approach to file for bankruptcy?
The best approach to file for bankruptcy is to first evaluate your current situation. Is it truly bankruptcy? How will this affect you? If you decide that bankruptcy is the only way, this is what you must do. Contact a bankruptcy attorney to make sure that it is all done correctly. That is the only way to make sure.
Is it legal for a creditor to make inquiries even after the account has been discharged from bankruptcy for over a year?
If you are referring to a credit report the answer is NO. If the query is in reference to a creditor attempting to collect a debt that was included in the bankruptcy, the answer is also NO!2If the creditor is listed in the bankruptcy, No. If they continue to pursue it you can contact your attorney request a copy of the matrix filed in your bankruptcy, and either advise them of the page number the creditor is listed on and that it was discharged. Or, you can file a complaint with the federal court in your area and have it investigated.
A company filed a lien on my mineral rights back in 1988 and filed bankruptcy in the late 1980s is there a way to make this lien null and void?
Liens expire if they are not foreclosed in a certain period of time. I am guessing that the time to foreclose the liens has expired, as has the statute of limitations for the claim. Therefore, the liens should be ignored by a title insurance company. You may want to check with a real estate attorney in your area, though, to get specifics on your state's laws.
In chapter 7 can you keep the house?
Yes. you can keep the home. Make sure to consult a bankruptcy attorney
When you file bankruptcy how long before creditors stop calling?
Tell them you filed. Give them the case number. Give them the number of your attorney. If they continue to call, tell them every time they called that you filed and WRITE DOWN THE DATE AND TIME. Make sure you verify which creditor is calling. Every call after they are informed that you have (not will) file bankruptcy is a violation of the Automatic Stay and they can be fined heavily. Speak with an attorney about your specific situation. If you can not find an attorney, contact your local Bar association and they will refer you to one.
