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Pilesgrove Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Hoffman DiMuzio

4.6
109 Reviews

  • Serving Pilesgrove, NJ and Salem County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 22 lawyers3 awards

  • Passionate. Powerful. Proven.

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Richard S. Hoffman Jr.
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Sherman Law Offices

4.7
39 Reviews

  • Serving Pilesgrove, NJ and Salem County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Family Law, Custody, Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Wills, Real Estate, Probate, Accident Cases, Guardianships, DUI/DWI and Traffic Offenses

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Joshua D. Sherman
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How long do I have to respond? Is it 30 or 40 days? What form to I use to respond to the summons? Is it better for us to file bankruptcy?

Daniel A. Edelman
Answered by attorney Daniel A. Edelman
Bankruptcy lawyer at Edelman, Combs, Latturner & Goodwin, LLC
1. Different summonses differ regarding the deadline for response and whether you have to appear in person or file an appearance. In addition, if the debt is $10,000 or more in Illinois, you have to file an answer or motion. Read the document carefully and comply. 2. Leaving papers outside your door is proper service only if you refuse to open the door. Whether this is worth raising may depend on such considerations as whether the statute of limitations may expire shortly. 3. One important consideration in determining the appropriate course of action is whether you are being sued by original creditors or debt buyers. Debt buyers generally cannot prove anything. You may be able to defend the case yourself, or hire an attorney for perhaps $1,000. Original creditors, particularly if the debt is large and the creditor has brick-and-mortar offices locally, may be able to produce a witness and prove their case. 4. Whether you should file bankruptcy requires a detailed examination of your financial circumstances with a bankruptcy attorney. 5. Generally, if you have 2 or 3 debts in the hands of debt buyers, I would suggest trying to defend the cases before filing bankruptcy.
1. Different summonses differ regarding the deadline for response and whether you have to appear in person or file an appearance. In addition, if the debt is $10,000 or more in Illinois, you have to file an answer or motion. Read the document carefully and comply. 2. Leaving papers outside your door is proper service only if you refuse to open the door. Whether this is worth raising may depend on such considerations as whether the statute of limitations may expire shortly. 3. One important consideration in determining the appropriate course of action is whether you are being sued by original creditors or debt buyers. Debt buyers generally cannot prove anything. You may be able to defend the case yourself, or hire an attorney for perhaps $1,000. Original creditors, particularly if the debt is large and the creditor has brick-and-mortar offices locally, may be able to produce a witness and prove their case. 4. Whether you should file bankruptcy requires a detailed examination of your financial circumstances with a bankruptcy attorney. 5. Generally, if you have 2 or 3 debts in the hands of debt buyers, I would suggest trying to defend the cases before filing bankruptcy.
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Can I declare bankruptcy only to dismiss a judgement against me?

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Answered by attorney Scott M Behren (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Behren Law Firm
Yes probably. Depends upon what was the basis for the judgment against you. Feel free to contact my office if you wish to discuss further.
Yes probably. Depends upon what was the basis for the judgment against you. Feel free to contact my office if you wish to discuss further.

How to know if I would qualify for Bankruptcy and what chapter would I qualify for?

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Answered by attorney Gregory J Wald (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Gregory J. Wald
The majority of cases are filed under Chapter 7. If your income is below the median income for the size of your household, then in most cases you will qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. If your income is above the median, then it is necessary to complete the "means test" to determine if you may qualify for Chapter 7. There is also a "totality of the circumstances" test that is sometimes relevant. If you are not eligible for Chapter 7, then your alternative would be to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which involves consolidation and partial repayment of debts. In some cases, a Chapter 13 might be preferable anyway. For example, if you filed Chapter 7 within the past 8 years, you are not eligible for another Chapter 7. But, if you filed Chapter 7 over 4 years ago, then you could be eligible for Chapter 13. Sometimes Chapter 13 cases are filed to get caught up on mortgage payments or to pay back taxes under court protection. There are other reasons why a Chapter 13 case is sometimes preferable to a Chapter 7 case.
The majority of cases are filed under Chapter 7. If your income is below the median income for the size of your household, then in most cases you will qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. If your income is above the median, then it is necessary to complete the "means test" to determine if you may qualify for Chapter 7. There is also a "totality of the circumstances" test that is sometimes relevant. If you are not eligible for Chapter 7, then your alternative would be to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which involves consolidation and partial repayment of debts. In some cases, a Chapter 13 might be preferable anyway. For example, if you filed Chapter 7 within the past 8 years, you are not eligible for another Chapter 7. But, if you filed Chapter 7 over 4 years ago, then you could be eligible for Chapter 13. Sometimes Chapter 13 cases are filed to get caught up on mortgage payments or to pay back taxes under court protection. There are other reasons why a Chapter 13 case is sometimes preferable to a Chapter 7 case.
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