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Commonly Asked Bankruptcy Questions From Users Near You

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How do I file bankruptcy if I'm on SS disability but still do not have enough money to pay my bills?

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Answered by attorney Cary Sawyer Smalley (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at The Smalley Law Firm, LLC
It may still be possible to file bankruptcy. I suggest you consult with a bankruptcy attorney to discuss the details of your situation.
It may still be possible to file bankruptcy. I suggest you consult with a bankruptcy attorney to discuss the details of your situation.

Can I fire my attorney and get a refund since they did not notify me 30 days in advance as agreed if they had sent it to the right address?

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Answered by attorney Dorothy G. Bunce (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at A Fresh Start
You can fire your attorney if you like but you will not be entitled to a refund for work that has already been performed. You may have a case for malpractice against you if it would have made a difference to your case had you received notice of the foreclosure at an earlier time. Frankly, this story does not entirely hold water for a couple of reasons 1) the court, not your attorney, also notifies you of any pending matter regarding a foreclosure, and 2) the creditor is obligated to inform you about a foreclosure sale. Maybe the mailman is the real person to blame?
You can fire your attorney if you like but you will not be entitled to a refund for work that has already been performed. You may have a case for malpractice against you if it would have made a difference to your case had you received notice of the foreclosure at an earlier time. Frankly, this story does not entirely hold water for a couple of reasons 1) the court, not your attorney, also notifies you of any pending matter regarding a foreclosure, and 2) the creditor is obligated to inform you about a foreclosure sale. Maybe the mailman is the real person to blame?
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If I got a subpoena in the mail, can I file bankruptcy without implicating my spouse?

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Answered by attorney Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Ronald K. Nims
A subpoena requires you to testify. Subpoenas are served on witnesses that aren't involved in the lawsuit. For example, if you're standing on a corner and see one car run the red light and hit a pedestrian - you would be a witness in the lawsuit of the pedestrian (plaintiff) against the driver (defendant). As a witness, you'd probably get a subpoena to testify - the plaintiff and defendant are parties to the lawsuit and wouldn't get subpoenas. Did you actually receive a "summons". A summons notifies the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against him/her and that he/she has to file an answer within a specific time. In any case, filing bankruptcy can't make your spouse liable on a separate debt of yours.
A subpoena requires you to testify. Subpoenas are served on witnesses that aren't involved in the lawsuit. For example, if you're standing on a corner and see one car run the red light and hit a pedestrian - you would be a witness in the lawsuit of the pedestrian (plaintiff) against the driver (defendant). As a witness, you'd probably get a subpoena to testify - the plaintiff and defendant are parties to the lawsuit and wouldn't get subpoenas. Did you actually receive a "summons". A summons notifies the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against him/her and that he/she has to file an answer within a specific time. In any case, filing bankruptcy can't make your spouse liable on a separate debt of yours.
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