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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

  • 303 Detroit St., Ste. 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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Acclaim Legal Services, PLLC

  • 3875 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

The Law Office of Robert B. Reizner

  • 3150 Packard Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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Jacoby & Meyers Bankruptcy Law

  • 2900 Golfside Drive, Suite 1B, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

David I. Goldstein

  • 2010 Hogback, Ste. 2, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Kathleen Brown, P.L.L.C.

  • 1756 Plymouth Rd., Ste. 282, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

John R. Bailey, P.C.

  • 3150 Packard Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1994

Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick, P.C.

  • 350 South Main Street, Suite 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2131

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

  • 301 E. Liberty Street, Suite 500, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2266

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Kelsey Law Group, P.C.

  • 2395 S. Huron Pkwy., Ste. 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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Dawid & Gatti, PLLC

  • 214 S. Main Street, Suite 204, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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Darnell & Lulgjuraj P.C.

  • 311 Weiser Way, Chelsea, MI 48118

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Cramer, Minock & Sweeney, P.L.C.

  • 339 East Liberty Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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David J. Hutchinson

  • 106 N. Fourth Avenue, Suite 201, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Gregory L. Dodd Attorney at Law

  • 300 N. Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Collis & Griffor, PC

  • 1851 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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Greene Law Group

  • 2232 S. Main St., Ste. 438, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Peter J. Kelley, P.C.

  • 339 E. Liberty St., Ste. 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2258

Martha A. Churchill Attorney at Law

  • 108 E. Main St., Milan, MI 48160

Nora Lee Wright

  • 221 Felch Street, Suite 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Garris, Garris, Garris & Garris P.C.

  • 300 E. Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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Frego & Associates- The Bankruptcy Law Office, PLC

  • 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 910, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

  • 130 S. 1st St., 4th Fl., Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1386

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Wendy C. Zohar and Associates

  • 2760 Gladstone Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Hazlett & Associates, P.C.

  • 3215 Charing Cross Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1907

Johnson & McLoyd PLC

  • 1785 W. Stadium Blvd., Ste. 201C, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-5291

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ContiLegal

  • 2002 Hogback Rd., Ste. 11, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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Can we give a vehicle back if we cannot afford it to avoid bankruptcy? How?

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Answered by attorney Dorothy G. Bunce (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at A Fresh Start
In every car loan contract I have ever seen, other than contracts between friends, if you return the car, you are legally required to pay the difference between what the car sells for at wholesale and the balance owed on the contract. Most of the time, the car will sell for one third to one half of what you expect it ought to sell for. This balance is called a deficiency, and having a deficiency is a major reason people hire me to file bankruptcy because it almost always results in a large court judgment.
In every car loan contract I have ever seen, other than contracts between friends, if you return the car, you are legally required to pay the difference between what the car sells for at wholesale and the balance owed on the contract. Most of the time, the car will sell for one third to one half of what you expect it ought to sell for. This balance is called a deficiency, and having a deficiency is a major reason people hire me to file bankruptcy because it almost always results in a large court judgment.
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How long can my chapter 7 bankruptcy case last before it's discharged?

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Answered by attorney Sanaz Sarah Bereliani (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Bereliani Law Firm, PC
I'd advise you to speak to your attorney, but because of the mishandling issue it's not bad to get a second opinion. You have an asset case from what it sounds like and the Trustee is interested in liquidating the land in order to collect monies and pay off your creditors. Typically in these situations these are your choices: (a) Convert to chapter 13 and pay back the amount the Trustee would've made in the sale over a period of 5 yrs. (i.e. the Trustee would make $100,000 from the sale of your property, you convert to chapter 13, keep the property but you make payments to the Court over 5 yrs time to equal $100,000) (b) Pay off the Trustee. Your attorney can negotiate with the Trustee for an amount you can pay in lump sum to him/her or in 2-3 payments. Your case wont be left open for years to come (and that's not what the Trustee wants) if it is handled right.
I'd advise you to speak to your attorney, but because of the mishandling issue it's not bad to get a second opinion. You have an asset case from what it sounds like and the Trustee is interested in liquidating the land in order to collect monies and pay off your creditors. Typically in these situations these are your choices: (a) Convert to chapter 13 and pay back the amount the Trustee would've made in the sale over a period of 5 yrs. (i.e. the Trustee would make $100,000 from the sale of your property, you convert to chapter 13, keep the property but you make payments to the Court over 5 yrs time to equal $100,000) (b) Pay off the Trustee. Your attorney can negotiate with the Trustee for an amount you can pay in lump sum to him/her or in 2-3 payments. Your case wont be left open for years to come (and that's not what the Trustee wants) if it is handled right.
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Do I need to have a certain amount of debt to file bankruptcy?

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Answered by attorney William Edward Zurinskas (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at William Edward Zurinskas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy law doesn't limit availabilty based upon the amount of debt, but I generally do not file bankruptcy for individuals with less than $10,000 dischargeable unsecured debt. Why? because bankruptcy remains on your credit report for 10 years. It is better to try debt consolidation or debt settlement before filing for bankruptcy. If your wages and bank accounts are being garnished and you can't pay your rent, then it really doesn't matter if you only owe only $5000, bankruptcy may be the best option.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy law doesn't limit availabilty based upon the amount of debt, but I generally do not file bankruptcy for individuals with less than $10,000 dischargeable unsecured debt. Why? because bankruptcy remains on your credit report for 10 years. It is better to try debt consolidation or debt settlement before filing for bankruptcy. If your wages and bank accounts are being garnished and you can't pay your rent, then it really doesn't matter if you only owe only $5000, bankruptcy may be the best option.
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