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Mark J. Markus- California Bankruptcy AttorneyU.S.
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Mark J. Markus is a Los Angeles attorney who has practiced exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991 and is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. He represents debtors, creditors, and Trustees in <a href="http://www.bklaw.com/chapter7/">Chapter 7</a>, <a href="http://www.bklaw.com/chapter11/">Chapter 11</a>, and <a href="http://www.bklaw.com/chapter13/">Chapter 13</a> of the <a href="http://www.bklaw.com/bankruptcy_terms.html#bankruptcy-code"> bankruptcy code</a> throughout California.<br> | |
Paul BurkhartU.S.
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Qualifications for Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy, as well as bankruptcy procedure. | |
Norma DuenasU.S.
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Answering questions on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy cases. I cannot answer questions regarding bankruptcy for Chapter 11 or business bankruptcy. | |
Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyer Leon D. BayerU.S.
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Personal and small business bankruptcy. Mr. Bayer has successfully handled thousands of bankruptcy cases. You can view his personal web site at:<p> <a href="http://www.debt-relief-bankruptcy.com/">www.debt-relief-bankruptcy.com</a></p> | |
Marydenyse OmmertU.S.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Questions and Various options regarding Bankruptcy. We also handle debt negotiations and the various options for that as well. |
As long as you remain current with the payments due on the mortgage(s), a bankruptcy by your ex-husband should not affect anything. There may be unique laws in your state, however, so you should check
There are several options you should look into if you are concerned that your husband will file for bankruptcy and surrender the home in the bankruptcy. First you should check whether you can assume the
You have to disclose all assets in the case, even if just added on. Normally creditors want you to be current on the debt, before they will enter into a reaffirmation agreement. If you sign a reaffirmation
If no money has been deposited into her account since you got married, then you can probably leave it off, but you should really check with an attorney in Washington to make sure it is actually her separate
Most lawyers will charge a small fee for amending your petition to list additional creditors. In addition their is a filing fee that you must pay for amending the petition when adding additional creditors
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