Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

I sold a florist to two people in 1997 and the new owners accepted full responsibility of all leases, saleries and everything. I have them signed and notirised. spelling wrong sorry. This lawyer had me served with papers and i had to go to court. and he made me pay $4,900 for this little machine, the the ohter day i called and ask him if i was paid off with the next payment.. he said no.. now you owe me $4,200 in interest. i filed bankrupcy oct 8th. on this mean attorney John d carlson 4450 California Ave Bakersfiels, ca. I closed the INC. I filed with all county , state , the new people signed the agreement to take over lease, and even called lease comm. I flile $6000 on the attorney and $6000 on leace comm. i went to comsumer affairs and they have many complaints.... help me to know if i can get away from these people.. I have lost two companies, and now my place i live. The sale was made in Huntsville Alabama


Asked on 10/09/09, 6:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy should discharge debts. I'm not quite sure what you're asking. If the debts were personal to you and it's a personal bankruptcy, then all collection activities must stop. The creditor will receive notice, if listed. If it persists, you could file a motion with the BK court for penalties for violation of the automatic stay.

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Answered on 10/10/09, 5:42 am


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