So, I recently (a couple days ago) was served with court papers, I am being sued by a hospital for ,000. I have about k-100k in medical bills alone, so to avoid paying the ,000 I know I should just file bankruptcy. Today I had a consultation with an attorney, and I am SO confused still. It was a free 30 minute one, so maybe that’s why I felt really rushed and lost…but anyway. It’s going to cost about ,500 to file. I am a 25 year old BROKE college student who works part time at a retail store, this is a lot of money =/ ….I know it’d be easier and for sure would get the papers done RIGHT, if I had an attorney, but I don’t know if I can afford it. I know you can file yourself. Has anyone done this? My sister got a paralegal about 5 years ago, and filed herself. She said it was about 0, but she said the paralegal was helpful in helping her with the paperwork, BUT she did miss a few things. I feel like I’d be paying the lawyer to basically just go to the court and turn in the papers, and come with me to court. I still have to do all the dirty work of course…gathering my bills, filling out all the paperwork, etc…but I’m not sure if ,500 is worth having an attorney. Also, I am confused on this court paper I got. I know that they will eventually file a judgement against me (within 14 days) and start garnishing my checks, I understand bankruptcy can stop this. But is it only after your papers are completely filed and done? Or is it when you START the process? I am so lost! The attorney told me to try and get all this paper work gathered and figured out before 10 days so we can start it before the creditor starts coming after my money through the judgement. Does anyone have any advice? Thank you!

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I am trying to settle a debt that has been turned over to Javitch, Block and Rathbone. Every time I speak with the operator or the paralegal, they refuse to let me speak to the attorney handling my case. These people are extremely rude and abusive.
They are definitely a law firm. I googled them. I have remained polite, even though the rep. is still VERY rude. I am recording our next conversation.

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I just did Chapter 7 bankruptcy papers online and would like to know if there is anyone that can have review them before you file them to make sure everything is alright? I am in California… thank you

Can a paralegal do it?

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I’m 25.. I don’t own a house, but have about k unsecured debt I owe and want to file BK… Additionally, I have a 2 yr new car currently financed for an additional k I want to keep.. I know attorneys are expensive in my area Van Nuys/ West San Fernando Valley, so am finding myself at possibly going with a paralegal.. Please help, and advise if this is smart or not… I definately don’t want to lose my car… Thanks!

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I’m 23 bills include BofA credit card which they are taking me to court for..Personal Loans…Medical etc..
Some people say its to little other people say start clean what do you think?
BTW because the debt is so little I was gonna have a paralegal/typist do all the forms for me at 5 im worried when I get a job they are gonna garnish my wages

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Most attorneys want 00 or more for a bankruptcy. If I had that much money around I probably wouldn’t need to file bankruptcy. Is hiring an attorney absolutely necessary? Or, can I use a paralegal or document preparer to do the forms? What suggestion might you have?

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can i go through wethepeople or divorcesource.com or another do it yourself paralegal assisted divorce site for a non contested divorce if there is a lot of debt involved? we our both residents of california. agreeably the debt doesn’t need to be fought over we can split it ourselves…. will the divorce be granted? or should we attempt filing for bankruptcy first or all at the same time as their is no way to pay the debt down in a lump payment. no kids…married for year and half

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when you decide to hire an attorney? I completed all the paperwork and made all the necessary copies. I also paid the bankruptcy fee. I started getting nervous and hired and attorney for 5.00. He did 2 addendums and never went to court with me. He said that I had to go Chapter 13. I hired him in Oct. of 2006 and his paralegal contacted me twice by phone and once by mail. In Jan. of 2007 he went court to be release as the Attorney of Record. He told the court that I never contacted him. I feel like I'm being cheated. He never did the Chapter 13 paperwork or 7? What can I do?

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