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Widow in her early 80s living with a disability needs assistance with appropriate debt relief, including but not limited to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Client has a paid-for home, and she does not own a car. She owes approximately $40K in consumer debt. Client is on a fixed income, and she is judgment-proof. However, she continues to receive multiple daily calls from creditors, and she is having difficulty with stopping the calls. She applied for assistance with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but her primary goal is to stop the collection actions.
Woman in her mid-50s needs assistance with appropriate debt relief, including but not limited to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Client is unemployed, but due to her limited English proficiency, she has not been able to work at a sustainable rate. Client's son assists with paying necessary living expenses. Client has consumer debt. Several creditors have filed a debt collection suit against client. Client has judgments against her and a creditor has filed for enforcements. Client does not own any real property. Client owns a paid-for car. Client is hopeful for a fresh start to allow her to focus on her health. Client is a native Russian speaker. Free interpreter services are available through Lone Star Legal Aid, if needed.
Divorce Montgomery County: Client would like to obtain a divorce from her husband in Montgomery County. They were married on September 25, 2022 and recently separated on October 27, 2024, and she is now living with her mother in Anderson County. Client's husband is still living in their apartment in Montgomery County. They have no children, but they do have some community property to divide, including the following: checking accounts, savings account, furniture, retirement account and motorcycle
Adult Guardianship Montgomery County - Client seeks guardianship of her adult disabled daughter who has been diagnosed with mental retardation. Proposed Ward's biological father is deceased. Proposed Ward has adult siblings that are in agreement with client's request for guardianship. Client has resided in Montgomery County for over six months. Client is a Spanish Speaker.
Client resides in Montgomery County, TX, and she would like to file for bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Client's only income is Social Security Retirement. Client owns a home, and she is current with her mortgage payment. Client does not own any other major assets. Client owes approximately $24,000 unsecured credit card debt, as well as $3,000 medical debt. Client has a collections judgement against her and is making monthly payments.
Advanced Planning - Walker County: Client is an 83 year old resident of Walker County, and he would like to obtain a Will, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA, Directive to Physicians, Disposition of Remains, Beneficiary Designation for Motor Vehicle (VTR-122) and a Transfer on Death Deed, as well as any other advanced planning documents recommended by the pro bono attorney. Lone Star Legal Aid staff are able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with client once drafts are finalized and reviewed by client.
Advanced Planning - Bell County: Client is a 77 year-old resident of Bell County who would like to obtain a Will, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, Transfer on Death Deed and a Beneficiary Designation for a Motor Vehicle (VTR-121). Client is responsive via telephone only. Lone Star Legal Aid is able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with client once drafts are finalized and reviewed by client.
Bankruptcy : Client is a resident of Montgomery County, TX, and she would like to file for bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Client owns a home and a car. They are both paid off. Client also inherited a burial plot in Oklahoma. Client owes approximately $47,000 in unsecured credit card debt, as well as $14,000 in student loan debt.
Divorce Montgomery County: Client is a resident of Montgomery County. She has lived in TX for more than 6 months and in Montgomery County for more than 90 days. Client would like to divorce her wife. Client and her wife were married in September 2017 and separated in November 2024. There are no children of the marriage. They bought a home during their marriage, but title and mortgage are held in the wife's name. Client recently had serious health problems and is unable to work.
Single mother in her late-20s needs assistance with appropriate debt relief including, but not limited, to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Client is currently separated from her spouse. A divorce is expected, but one is currently not pending. The separation is the primary cause of her financial hardship, and she is hoping that a bankruptcy will give her the fresh start that she needs. Client will be filing for bankruptcy on her own.
Widow in her 80s needs assistance with clearing title to her home shared with her deceased spouse. Spouse passed in 2022, and he was the primary person who maintained the home. After his passing, the home fell into disrepair and client moved into her child's home. Client needs to clear title to qualify for assistance to repair her home as well as to have peace of mind that children will inherit home with clear title. Client is a Spanish-speaker; free interpreter services available, if needed. Client can be assisted remotely. Local LSLA staff are available to executed documents, if needed.
Client resides in Fort Bend County, and she would like to file for bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Client has credit card debt in excess of $54,000. Client and her three children are currently residing with her parents. Client is currently unemployed, but she is looking for a job. Client's only income is child support, which is not consistently paid by her ex-husband. Client's only asset is a car, which has been paid off.
Bankruptcy - Southern District: Client resides in Fort Bend County with one minor child. Client would like to file for bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Client divorced in 2022. Each parent has custody of one of the two children of the marriage. Client does not receive child support. Client owned a business, which was closed down in 2023. Client currently owes over $53,000 in credit card debt. Client has two vehicles: 2010 vehicle she owns; and, 2015 vehicle from her business, which she still owes $8000 (more than the value of the vehicle).