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J. Ben Watkins

  • 41 Commerce St., Apalachicola, FL 32320

Steve Moore Watkins, III

  • 41 Commerce Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320-1771

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I sold my caring the middle of bankruptcy chapter 7.I was unwarranted that I could do not do this because my atty did not inform me of this.

Mark J Markus
Answered by attorney Mark J Markus
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Office of Mark J. Markus
I'm not clear on exactly what your facts are.  Once you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, you no longer have ownership of any of your assets unless and until the Trustee abandons them (gives back) to you.   Typically trustees will abandon assets if they are exempt (protected) pursuant to applicable state law. Exemptions are "protections" for value you have in certain assets such that they are "exempt" from collections.  Every state has different exemptions amounts available. Exemption laws are based on the state where you resided for the 2 years prior to filing your bankruptcy case or, if you lived in more than 1 state during that period, in the state where you resided for the greater part of the 180 days prior to that 2 year period.  Whether your selling the vehicle will be an issue or not depends on the value of the vehicle and what exemptions you took on it in your bankruptcy case.   If your attorney is unable to explain or answer these questions, you need to immediately hire a new bankruptcy attorney. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.    
I'm not clear on exactly what your facts are.  Once you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, you no longer have ownership of any of your assets unless and until the Trustee abandons them (gives back) to you.   Typically trustees will abandon assets if they are exempt (protected) pursuant to applicable state law. Exemptions are "protections" for value you have in certain assets such that they are "exempt" from collections.  Every state has different exemptions amounts available. Exemption laws are based on the state where you resided for the 2 years prior to filing your bankruptcy case or, if you lived in more than 1 state during that period, in the state where you resided for the greater part of the 180 days prior to that 2 year period.  Whether your selling the vehicle will be an issue or not depends on the value of the vehicle and what exemptions you took on it in your bankruptcy case.   If your attorney is unable to explain or answer these questions, you need to immediately hire a new bankruptcy attorney. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.    
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Is an attorney asking for a bank statement going back two years from a judgement on a company I closed down reasonable?

Diane L Drain
Answered by attorney Diane L Drain (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Office of D. L. Drain, P.A.
Yes, plus, I am certain the attorney will ask from more documentation on the company. You might want to get legal advice regarding bankruptcy. But, please understand that bankruptcy is a very complicated process. It is wise to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney before deciding to take this important step. Most Arizona bankruptcy attorneys offer a free consultation about the basics of bankruptcy. I am attaching a link to some free videos that explain how bankruptcy works.
Yes, plus, I am certain the attorney will ask from more documentation on the company. You might want to get legal advice regarding bankruptcy. But, please understand that bankruptcy is a very complicated process. It is wise to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney before deciding to take this important step. Most Arizona bankruptcy attorneys offer a free consultation about the basics of bankruptcy. I am attaching a link to some free videos that explain how bankruptcy works.
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Does bankruptcy cover school garnishments as well even if you didn't receive any money from the school (I just dropped the classes too late)?

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Answered by attorney Paul Norwood Jonas Ross (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Paul N. J. Ross Law, PLLC
More information would be needed to answer this question. Generally speaking, educational loans and debts are not dischargeable. A bankruptcy will delay their collections, but it will resume after the stay. A Chapter 13 can force a payment plan, but hopefully you are not to that stage. Look into deferment and forbearance options as well.
More information would be needed to answer this question. Generally speaking, educational loans and debts are not dischargeable. A bankruptcy will delay their collections, but it will resume after the stay. A Chapter 13 can force a payment plan, but hopefully you are not to that stage. Look into deferment and forbearance options as well.
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