answered on Feb 26, 2019
Yes. However, it it involves injuries resulting from s DUI, it will not be dischargeable.
My parents have a house and the joint tenant deed where if my dad dies it goes to my mom and if she dies it goes to me and my 2 brothers. I am going bankrupt and don't want them to lose their home because of me.
answered on Feb 12, 2019
It is a future contingent interest. You should be fine but consult a lawyer in preparing your petition.
We just moved to AL from WA State. Our truck, with all of our belongings broke down the day we had to leave. We were told that it could not be repaired by the dealership because the part needed was no longer in production. I could not find a used part anywhere. Eventually we had to leave everything... View More 
answered on Feb 7, 2019
A bankruptcy filing may be the answer. Our office would provide a free consultation as well as a payment plan for legal fees and costs. The filing of the bankruptcy case puts a Stay ( stop) Order on all of your creditors. All calls, legal actions, wage garnishments, bank attachments etc must stop... View More
I was in 13 when it happened, but before the settlement was in I had converted to 7.
answered on Feb 1, 2019
You should discuss this privately with your bankruptcy attorney. If you don't have one, you might want to seek the counsel of one in your local area as soon as possible.
2.3 Question: Income tax refunds and returns. Answer: Debtor will retain any income tax refunds received during the plan term. However, question 5.2 Question: Percentage, Base, or Pot Plan. Answer: Base Plan. this plan proposes to pay the amount to the trustee (plus any tax refunds, lawsuit... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2019
Are you trying to file your Chapter 13 without an attorney? If so, although it will sound self-serving from the standpoint of a legal professional, I don't recommend that. There is virtually no chance a Ch 13 matter will succeed without legal assistance, and, based on your questions, I can... View More
We are both married and we each have our own mobile home on the 8 acre property and the other 3 mobile homes have family members residing in them and they all pay one towards property tax and insurance and any other expenses that are for the property. Just don’t want all of us to lose our homes... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2019
If your mother files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will be in a legally conflicted position as regards her interests in obtaining a discharge and as regards the "bankruptcy estate" created by operation of law upon filing. A Chapter 7 Trustee will be assigned to her case who has the duty and... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2018
Hire a collection or family law attorney who can collect it for you. Bankruptcy does. It stay the collection norenforcement of domestic support obligations.
answered on Oct 9, 2018
Not unless you are able to catch up the payments and get it back.
I only owe 958 on the car insurance offered 5100 will I be able to keep any of the money to purchase a new car? How long should I expect this process to take?
answered on Sep 30, 2018
Make a motion for permission to purchase another car and set out the circumstances. Court will likely allow you to invest proceeds in a replacement vehicle.
Filed chapter 7 4 yrs ago. Not sure when I will find another job with comparable income.
Was fired by bank who has rem
answered on Sep 24, 2018
Yes. You could include the balance in your Chapter 13 but the better play might have be to have your lawyer negotiate a short sale or s deed in lieu of foreclosure and you might get to walk away without paying the balance.
I recently was pulled over and issued a ticket for driving with a suspended license.i didn't receive any statements from dmv prior to this.i called asking for what reason and they said due to an at fault accident a year prior .I didn't fill out a specific document nor worked out any... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2018
If they have a judgment against you, they can garnish you at any time until it is paid.
answered on Aug 21, 2018
Yes. You must list ALL your debts in your petition, including your credit card.
My husband and I are considering filing Chapter 13 in order to handle his child support arrears. The child is now over 19. The interest is more than double the actual arrears. Without the interest, we'll be able to pay it off in 60 months; however, when calculating the arrears and interest the... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2018
Consult your bankruptcy attorney but because it is attached to a domestic support obligation, it likely will not be discharged.
answered on Jul 31, 2018
You can always pay it off early if you have the ability. Your credit will recover faster if you pay it off early than if you wait.
My 65 yo Father in Law has recently moved here with us from out of state. He was less than honest about his financial and income situation. His only income is his SS check which is around 1500.00/mo and he drew SS disability prior to turning 65. He accrued a large credit card debt and leased a... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
Call the Bankruptcy Court Clerk's office for the area where you filed. They can usually look it up for you. A bankruptcy lawyer near you will also have access to this information on the internet. Good luck!
answered on May 24, 2018
No. Bankruptcy will not get rid of child support. Child support is specifically excepted from discharge in a bankruptcy case. You can pay child support in a chapter 13 plan in some cases, so that might help. See a bankruptcy lawyer near you to see what options you may have available. Good luck!
Will bankruptcy keep all the funds from this accident?
answered on May 22, 2018
If they are post petition funds, you may be able too keep most of them. You should contact your bankruptcy lawyer and discuss the ways to keep these funds.
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