Cant afford lawyer

[michaela]

I have a "what if" questions. I filed my chapter 13 with a lawyer but cant afford to go back to him if I should get a notice of dismissal due to falling behind on my payments with trustee or mortgage. Do I need a lawyer can I call either on my own and work something out. What if I cant afford a lawyer to do the paperwork. Thanks for any suggestions

[dmc-2008]

I think what you paid him at the beginning should cover this no?

[AngelinaCat]

I understand this is a 'what if' scenario. Is this really a 'real life' scenario?

Please let us know, so that we can better advise you. It does no good for us to try and second-guess what you mean, and research it, only to find that what you asked is NOT the way we interpreted the question.

Thank you.

[spidge]

I think what you paid him at the beginning should cover this no?

Not always, unfortunately. It should be in my opinion though.

I agree with Cat in that you will be better served by sharing your situation regardless of how awful you may feel about it. It is hard but you must take the emotion out of the equation and look for ways to make your 13 successful. Trust me, you're not the only one who has been in a 13 and found himself cornered again.

Bring it!!

[kornellred]

Your attorney will have given you a copy of the contract you signed outlining what is covered in the Chapter 13 fee, and it will also inform you of items that will require further compensation.

[Pjmax]

I'm not 13 person, just asking, but if there is a particular situation requiring additional attorney fees, can't these be added to the 13?

[LadyInTheRed]

I'm not 13 person, just asking, but if there is a particular situation requiring additional attorney fees, can't these be added to the 13?

Yes, if the attorney will agree to be paid through the plan. Also, the plan needs to still be feasible with the additional attorney fees added.

[Pjmax]

Thank you, LIR!