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Since I filled last feb and send them a check. Also case was reopened in November to distribute last yrs tax return or should I be clear now since I paid the returns last yr
answered on Feb 6, 2020
If you have an attorney, please contact them because this is what you paid them for. So, I am going to assume you do not - the trustee collects tax refunds for the year you filed and any prior years that you have not collected. If you filed the bankruptcy in 2019, then the trustee can collect... View More 
I was served while walking in to court for one of the orders of protection since he was appealing it. I didn’t respond because I was confused and I was waiting for a court date. Now I’m in default and they want to garnish my wages. I’m a single mom with only my income. I need help what can I do?
answered on Feb 1, 2020
Thank you very much for contacting my office. I realize this is a challenging time for you and that you have lots of questions. It is okay to be anxious and overwhelmed; the trick is not to fight it. Instead, you are on the right track by educating yourself about options to help deal with your... View More
Someone owes me money and I won a default judgement and just filed for garnishment. I received notice that they are filling for Chapter 7. The email from the her lawyer said I had to contact her employer to remove the garnishment. Do I need to do this, or should they do this? Honestly, I... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2020
Never demand payment (or continue with a garnishment) if someone is in bankruptcy - this can very VERY costly for you. There is a chance that they will fail to follow through with the bankruptcy and the case will be dismissed; at that time you can move forward with the garnishment. It is best for... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
The bankruptcy estate has a right to a pro-rata share of your 2019 refunds.
answered on Jan 6, 2020
Probably not if you filed your bankruptcy in 2018. But, it is best to talk to your bankruptcy attorney in order to make sure your interests are protected.
Checking the county recorder's office, this was recently filed. The bank foreclosed, but it looks like she wants to live in the house awhile after the auction. How much trouble will a Lis Pendens be? It could be that she thinks no one will bid on her house with that move. I don't... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
'Lis Pendens' means there is litigation pending that might involves the real property.
He has accumulated significant debt via credit cards and other loans via One Main Loan and Lending Club. He had a stroke this summer and has been off work and fell behind. This is how I became aware. He drowning trying to make payments. I just watched a webinar thru the National Senior Citizens... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2019
Thank you very much for contacting my office. I realize this is a challenging time for you and that you have lots of questions. It is okay to be anxious and overwhelmed; the trick is not to fight it. Instead, you are on the right track by educating yourself about options to help deal with your... View More
I am 3 years into Chapter 13 case, 2 years left. My plan base shows as $22,000 so about $10,000 left to go for discharge. This amount is for secured creditors only, unsecured showing as not receiving much of anything. My father is ill so wondering how that works if I was to get inheritance? I have... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2019
I assume you do not have an attorney, but if you do you must contact them for guidance. Generally, in chapter 13, any inheritance goes to administrative claims, priority debts, creditors that filed proof of claims, then the debtor.
I hope this is helpful.
Note - if you do not... View More
Filed for chapter 7 in Dec 2018, was released pending taxes, receipt, filings from creditors, etc by trustee in april 2019. My wife had a car accident in March of 2019, and we are now being sued. Can this be included in the bankruptcy since we had not been release as of that date?
answered on Dec 16, 2019
No - when a bankruptcy is filed it includes the debts you owe on the day of filing, not future debts. You may qualify for a chapter 13, but you will not be able to get a discharge, so it is very important you talk to an experienced chapter 13 attorney to determine your rights.
I hope this... View More
I’m filing chapter 7 with no assets other than my truck. Will they let me reaffirm my Car Loan with negative equity, and keep my truck? Or will I have to give up my truck in order to keep my Car loan?
answered on Nov 26, 2019
Your question is confusing and I need a lot more information in order to fully answer your question (plus, I am sure you have a hundred, plus more). If you have a vehicle with a loan and want to keep the vehicle, then continue to pay for it. Make sure to look at the applicable exemption... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2019
You must fill out more than 60 pages of information about what you owe, own, have done in the past, earn today, earned over the last 6 months, earn the last 60 days, earn the last 3 years, plus much, much more. If you want a free consultation then follow these directions:
I know this is a... View More
Married 12/26/17
Bankruptcy filed 12/03/18
Bankruptcy complete 3/19/19
answered on Sep 21, 2019
You should talk to your bankruptcy attorney because the answer depends on certain facts.
credit card debt. She will loose her home to the company they signed the reverse mortgage with. She will recieve $300k from a life insurance policy. Is there anyway for her to file bankruptcy to get rid of the unsecured debt and protect the life insurance money so she can survive financially?
answered on Sep 21, 2019
It depends on the type of life insurance. Please understand that bankruptcy is a very complicated process. It is wise to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney before deciding to take this important step. I am attaching a link to some free videos that explain how bankruptcy works:... View More
We meet the means test. Just curious if thats an issue. Payment since then have been current through us.
answered on Jul 17, 2019
Expenses paid by others is "income" - but there are four places that income is addressed in a bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a very complicated process (somewhat like a Rubik's cube - one answer changes others). Please take time to educate yourself about bankruptcy before jumping into... View More
Asking if it exempt when filling BK7
answered on Jul 17, 2019
It depends on whether you use Arizona (lived in Az for more than 2 years) or federal exemptions. Bankruptcy has thousands of rules governing specific situations. If you have an attorney - ask them which question. If you do not, then consider hiring an experienced attorney to help protect you and... View More
i walked away and the case was dismissed the first time. just after the dismissal i lost my job. after a month and a half, got a new job for much less money. I am filing again with the same lawyer (made payments until 100% paid), two hours before our signing meeting, her assistant called to say... View More
answered on May 21, 2019
You need to ask the attorney to answer your questions. You paid their fees so have a right to understand what you are asked to do. Ethically the paralegal cannot give you legal advice, only the lawyer.
Filed Chapter 7 on 3/20/18. It was finalized (discharged) July 2018. My trustee stated that I needed to give her my entire refund. Once she receives if than she would take portion of it from January to March and refund me back the rest of the amount. When I asked how much she would be taking she... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2019
In our office, we work with the trustee to pay only a portion, but that can depend on the trustee. If you have an attorney you need to ask for their guidance. If you do not have an attorney you should talk to a volunteer attorney at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court - www.azb.uscourts.gov.
I am filing for bankruptcy the middle of March chapter 7 in Arizona. I am surrendering my current vehicle. My husband is filing also with me and he has a vehicle he is affirming. If I get a used car from a dealership right now, am I okay to do so?
answered on Feb 23, 2019
The short answer is "yes", but there is a lot more information that you should know before filing a bankruptcy. I realize this is a challenging time & you have lots of questions. It is okay to be anxious & overwhelmed. You are on the right track to educate yourself about how to... View More
filed my 2018 tax return saying "you're low income and you have kids, so I know you'll get a big return." Is it left to the trustee's discretion whether he can take a portion of my return, or does a judge decide that? Would low income circumstances be relevant in whether... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2019
Unfortunately the trustee has an obligation to collect all non-exempt funds. The current Arizona law does not protect earned income credit or child care credit.
Most Arizona consumer bankruptcy attorneys give free consultations and this issue is discussed every time. This is why I... View More
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