Okay... as if things couldn't get *anymore* complicated with my Chp 7 case...
My attorney was arrested Monday by the FBI on Obscenity Charges (I'd post a link, but not sure if allowed.. PM me and I'll provide the info).
Here's where my case is at right now:
US Trustee is arguing that:
1) There is a presumption of abuse because:
a.) My school loans should not be a priority claim (as my attorney filled out my petition as such)
b.) The car that my b/f financed me should not be included in my petition (although I am making all the payments, responsible for insurance, etc)
So... today, I was suppose to meet with now incarcerated lawyer to discuss the gameplan... he said he was doing some case law research on the car situation that could make things easier, but that I was probably going to have to litigate on the school loans situation.
Anyway... WTF do I do now?? US Trustee posted his Presumption of Abuse a week ago today. I realize I need to get a new lawyer, since there isn't another atty in the firm who does bankruptcies.... is there any type of a stay or extension or something that I can file on my own to "freeze" my case or whatever to give me some time to get a new lawyer...
This doesn't even scratch the surface on how I'm probably screwed on the $1200 I've already paid to this guy/his firm. They said they're going to "calculate" how much he's worked on the case and bill me accordingly, and if I'm due a "refund" I'll get one.... yeah, at their $200 an hour rate, how am I going to get any $ back?
I don't have another $1200 to throw at a lawyer... this whole thing has been stressful enough, let alone throwing *this* into the mix.
Most of all, I feel bad for his wife and kids... oh, and he was the girls basketball coach at a local Catholic high school. The news is stating that the charges are more for online obscenities sent to undercover investigators not with the kids at the school (hopefully none surface).
Any all advice, suggestions, recommendations, prayer accepted!
Thanks!
My attorney was arrested Monday by the FBI on Obscenity Charges (I'd post a link, but not sure if allowed.. PM me and I'll provide the info).
Here's where my case is at right now:
US Trustee is arguing that:
1) There is a presumption of abuse because:
a.) My school loans should not be a priority claim (as my attorney filled out my petition as such)
b.) The car that my b/f financed me should not be included in my petition (although I am making all the payments, responsible for insurance, etc)
So... today, I was suppose to meet with now incarcerated lawyer to discuss the gameplan... he said he was doing some case law research on the car situation that could make things easier, but that I was probably going to have to litigate on the school loans situation.
Anyway... WTF do I do now?? US Trustee posted his Presumption of Abuse a week ago today. I realize I need to get a new lawyer, since there isn't another atty in the firm who does bankruptcies.... is there any type of a stay or extension or something that I can file on my own to "freeze" my case or whatever to give me some time to get a new lawyer...
This doesn't even scratch the surface on how I'm probably screwed on the $1200 I've already paid to this guy/his firm. They said they're going to "calculate" how much he's worked on the case and bill me accordingly, and if I'm due a "refund" I'll get one.... yeah, at their $200 an hour rate, how am I going to get any $ back?
I don't have another $1200 to throw at a lawyer... this whole thing has been stressful enough, let alone throwing *this* into the mix.
Most of all, I feel bad for his wife and kids... oh, and he was the girls basketball coach at a local Catholic high school. The news is stating that the charges are more for online obscenities sent to undercover investigators not with the kids at the school (hopefully none surface).
Any all advice, suggestions, recommendations, prayer accepted!
Thanks!
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