You can amend the schedule you filed showing $7000 to $14000 if you wish. The fact that you were incorrect about the amount should not affect the discharge of the entire amount. In chapter 7 it is being sure the creditor is listed that is more important than the actual amount owed in most cases. Of... View More

Yes. Almost always a bankruptcy filing will stop a garnishment of a paycheck by a creditor. The exception might be some type of criminal court matter or child support issues. See a local Bankruptcy lawyer in your area to determine your best options and to see if bankruptcy might work for you. Hope... View More

Chapter 7 will get rid of most debts. It will not remove most taxes, student loans, alimony and child support. See a bankruptcy lawyer near you to determine if bankruptcy would be a good option for you. Hope it works out. Good luck!

Yes, medical bills are one of the most common debts we see in bankruptcy cases. See a local bankruptcy lawyer near you to see if bankruptcy would be a good option. Hope it works out. Good luck!

The Rules of Bankruptcy do not allow discrimination by a student loan provider based upon someone having filed a bankruptcy case in the past. See 11 U.S.C. Section 525 of the Bankruptcy Code. Talk with a Bankruptcy Attorney near you and they can usually review your situation and advise as to... View More

Between January and April you may find that the Trustees in Bankruptcy Court will have more questions regarding your IRS Tax Refund and how much that amount may be. Depending on the local customs of your Bankruptcy Court, sometimes the refund could be an issue. It depends on your exemptions, and... View More

You would go to a Bankruptcy Court which is a unit of the Federal District Court in the area you live in. Talk with a Bankruptcy Attorney near you and they will be able to tell you where the Bankruptcy Court is located. Generally, the Court will be located at or near the Federal District Court... View More

It could, especially if you were ask to guarantee the loan or were ask to be a co-signor. Talk with a local Bankruptcy attorney near you and let them look at your situation and see if Bankruptcy would be a good option or not. Hope it works out. Good Luck.

See a Bankruptcy lawyer near you. Stopping a wage attachment is something that comes up in a lot of bankruptcy cases and can be dealt with very quickly. A bankruptcy lawyer can look over your entire situation and see if bankruptcy would be a good option. There may be other ways to deal with this... View More

You can go to www.annualcreditreport.com. You can get a copy of the 3 main credit reporting agencies for free. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

You would have an action for discharge violations. See another bankruptcy lawyer in your area and they can advise you how to proceed. Most lawyers will take these type matters and obtain their attorney fees from the recovery of damages. Hope it works out. Good luck!

The filing fee is $335 for Chapter 7 cases. This is paid to the clerk of the court. Chapter 7 attorney fees vary throughout the country with an average usually being between $800 to $1200 for a simple case. Call a bankruptcy lawyer near you and they will be able to review your situation and see if... View More

Yes, you may be able to file another Chapter 13 and prevent a Foreclosure of the home. You would have to qualify, which means you must be able to put together a feasible Chapter 13 Plan that would meet the requirements of the Chapter 13 laws. The fact that you filed in 2010 and completed the... View More

The question is can you get a discharge? Under the current bankruptcy law, you are able to receive a discharge (Get rid of your debt) only once every 8 years under a chapter 7 filing. You count the 8 years from filing date to filing date. See a bankruptcy lawyer near you and let them review your... View More

Read the terms of the contract. Generally, you would still owe the car loan if your daughter files bankruptcy. You may wish to see an attorney yourself to see what your options are. Hope it works out. Good luck!

To answer the question will need to know how much equity you have in the home. See a bankruptcy lawyer near you to go over your entire situation and give you your best options. Hope it works out. Good luck!

No, you do not have to file bankruptcy unless you wish to. If you are joint on any of the debts that your husband discharges, the creditors can still collect from you. Hope it works out. Good luck!

You may complete the second course after the case is filed. They will ask for the bankruptcy case number that you get upon filing the case. You do not have to wait for the 342 hearing. Be sure the certificate gets filed with the court clerk when you complete the second course. Good luck!

You do have to disclose that you have student loans in your bankruptcy schedules. In almost all situations you cannot discharge student loans in a chapter 7 filing. See a bankruptcy lawyer in your area for a review of your situation and they can go over your options with you. Every case is... View More

You will get all of the protection from your creditors, you just would not receive a discharge when the 13 plan completed.

See a bankruptcy lawyer in your area to review all of your options. In many cases, the filing of a 13 in a situation like you have would be to your advantage. Hope it... View More