Typically the stay lasts for 30 days unless you, your case trustee, the U.S. trustee, or your creditor request that the stay remains in effect.
The husband now has an infant son and cannot support both an ex and a son on one income
It depends on which county you are filing your divorce in. Most county court websites hold some divorce documents. I would start my search there. However, you may want to consult an experienced licensed divorce attorney to ensure that you are headed in the right direction.
Knoxville area little town called maryville
Chances are, your Chapter 13 plan does not address receiving a stimulus payment. That said, I would recommend that you make your attorney and the trustee aware of these additional monies and expect a response in that fashion. If you are not in touch with the original filing attorney, I would seek... Read more »
There are multiple fees when filing bankruptcy. The first is the bankrutpcy court's filing fee. This fee is the same for everyone. Currenlty, a chapter 7 filing fee is $338. The remaining fees are subject to change based on your specific case and the attorney you choose. These fees... Read more »
We both draw ssdi And have some medical debt and just can’t make these payments can’t file bankruptcy til 2023
If you are indeed judgment proof, I believe that should be enough to dissuade debt collectors from harassing you, but if not, get a lawyer and allow them to take the steps necessary to stop the creditors from harrasing you.
With the the trustees approval, you can. However, that is the shirt answer. I have more questions that may lend to a better one.
When I filed I had forgotten to tell the attorney I receive small checks at different times, but so few over time. Will the trustee take these checks in the future? The attorney said she would have to file an ammendment, The asbestos lawyer will not release any funds until she says ok. I cant ever... Read more »
You should disclose this settlement income to the court when you learn of it -- you do this by amending your Chapter 13 schedules. If you don't, you could later lose your right to any damages from the claim. The next step would be to exempt these funds as much as possible, where the law allows.
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