Quitting a job (part 2) Letter to "Ask Leon"My husband hasn't worked in 4 years. He cooks, writes and plays music. I don't have a problem with that but how can I file without the $1200.00 or so that it will cost? He will agree to a part time just to dig us out. If [...]
roommates and bankruptcy Letter to "Ask Leon"I have a roommate and I am filing Chapter 13 in NC They are requiring her income, but not her expenses. Why is this and will this hurt my 13?Leon Says...The only reason I can think of is perhaps you have you given them some reason to believe that [...]
How to file amendment on debt not included in BK? Letter to "Ask Leon"Hello! I have been discharged from Ch.7 since November 2005. I recently got a letter from collection agency in regards to an old debt ($800). I was not aware of this debt and at the time of me filing bankruptcy it was [...]
Credit repair Letter to "Ask Leon"How strategic is credit repair? How expensive and how long does one have to pay for? Is it worth it? One guy said he lost his house due to foreclosure and debts and paid 60 $s for 6 months and although he owed a lot of debt prior to this, [...]
Judgment lien Letter to "Ask Leon"I filed for bankruptcy in 1997 and it was discharged in the same year. Prior to me filing I received a judgment lien against me from a creditor for a vehicle that was totaled and I didn't have car insurance at the time. I included this creditor in my bankruptcy. [...]
Can I file bankruptcy again Letter to "Ask Leon"I filed bankruptcy back in March 2001 and now I'm being sued civilly by two big name brand companies for have a guy in china counterfeit products on my website at the time was unknown to me until I started receiving cease and desist letters. I own [...]
Tax returns Letter to "Ask Leon"Hello, Thanks in advance for your time. My husband and I are going to be filing chapter 7 Bk pro se real soon. I know that we have to have copies of our tax returns but was wondering if the copies we received from Jackson Hewitt were sufficient or if [...]
Credit repair Letter to "Ask Leon"How long does it take for respectable credit to be established after agreeing to repay delinquent credit on a number of long past due accounts in order to be able to get a reasonable refinance rate on a home mortgage? I'm wondering if bankruptcy is worth considering under the circumstances [...]
Bankruptcy and rent Letter to "Ask Leon"We are about to file for chapter 7 and rent an apartment on a month to month basis (we've requested a yearly lease, but have not received one yet). Aside from being late with the rent a few times, we have always paid our rent. My question is, can [...]
Lesbian partner's bankruptcy Letter to "Ask Leon"We are a lesbian couple living in Ohio. We got married in Ontario, Canada, but are American citizens. We are aware we have no marital rights and that we are considered "roommates" at best. My partner is planning on filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The title to our [...]