I just found out about land I didn't know I owned after filing bankruptcy. How risky is it to continue pretending like I don't know about it for a while and then selling it after 6 months - 1 year? (If it matters, the land is worth less than $3000.)
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Very risky. Not only can you lose your discharge, you can go to prison. Is the land worth that to you? Land ownership and transfers are public records. It is very easy for the trustee to find out about them.
What do you mean by "owned"?
Someone cannot secretly transfer... View More 
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Normally is should not. But Possibly can. If you both signed a loan together, it will show up on the spouse's credit report that a co-signer filed bankruptcy. Also, if the spouse is applying for a new loan, the lender may question why the other spouse is not participating, or may run both... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Only if this is your loan that he co-signed for you; or you co-signed for your dad. He can't file bankruptcy since he is dead.
Settlement check was sent to Trustee on his bankruptcy case. The order is clear that that he and I are both parties and that the I am entitled to 1/2 the settlement. The Trustee has refused to give me my portion of this settlement, and has instead submitted it to the Bankruptcy court in an... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2013
Based on the bare facts you stated, and, if you are not in bankruptcy yourself, then, it does not seem appropriate. You need to seek counsel from an attorney and hire them to file a motion with the bankruptcy court to have a judge decide who is entitled to the money.
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answered on Sep 18, 2013
If you are refering to having the case closed without a discharge because you failed to do your financial management course or other necessary action; then it depends on how long it take you to comply with the rules and pay the filing fee to reopen the case. Judges normally grant the motion without... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2013
I am not sure what you are asking or what you mean by default in your mind. merely missing payments or other violations of your contract would put you into default. Try re-phrasing your question.
answered on Sep 18, 2013
Each court has a phone number for the public to gain public information. Check with the web site for the particular court your ex resides.
This is changing my avg mo income by $1,000. They only cover up to $5,250 for grad student tuition per yr, but that is not my normal pay. how will this look to the court? Will they really consider this as part of my regular pay?
answered on Sep 18, 2013
There are 3 different places that income goes. The six month period you reference is in the means test. The purpose is to determine whether you can file 7 or 13. It is generally acknowledged by the courts to not always reflect reality.
Your schedule I is more important for that. That is... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2013
If the certificate is from an approved source listed by the US Trustee's office for your jurisdiction; yes, you can file your petition and file the certificate with it. They expire in 180 days.
answered on Sep 18, 2013
Short answer, No. Anything (some exceptions) you acquire after the date of filing is part of your 'fresh start'. This includes new debts. Is the new debt related or linked to an old debt listed on the schedules? In other words, are they just adding new fees and charges on the old... View More
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