Until you get evicted...that is the simple answer.

While more facts are needed and documents must be reviewed, it sounds like you might have the type of debt that is excepted from discharge in which case the appropriate steps must be taken with the court. Bankruptcy laws and family laws are complex, you need to get in to speak to a lawyer asap as... View More

Its impossible to tell you your options with an online site but given your situation, it sounds like you should explore your options with a bankruptcy lawyer in your area. Good luck

Your question has several parts to it, so I will attempt to answer them in the order presented.

(1) To file Bankruptcy in the United States the Court must have jurisdiction over you (personal jurisdiction) and over your debts (subject matter jurisdiction). Another way to look at it is that... View More

If your Chapter 7 case was filed properly and all creditors identified, the furniture store should already have received a notice to cease and desist from all activities related to collection based on the Bankruptcy Code's "Automatic Stay." The store may still be able to take action... View More

This cannot be done without a judgment first. As soon as you file you will be able to discharge this liability. I would move forward with the bankruptcy as soon as you can.

This could be a whole book in itself but the short answer is that Chapter 7 eliminates unsecured (example: most credit cards, medical bills, etc) debt where Chapter 13 is a repayment plan. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and usually it is not a matter of which one you want to do, but... View More

Check with a traffic ticket lawyer.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem... View More

Probably not. Have you talked with a bankruptcy attorney about this?

If the card had a zero-balance, there would be no debt to discharge or reaffirm. So I don't see any cause to worry.

She, and probably both of you, are liable for the amount she charged, of course.

You are not going to get the specifically tailored legal advice that you need for free on the internet. You are a company, the attorneys fees you incur is a business expense. Go see your attorney. Every business should have a local attorney to speak with when legal problems arise.

You mention having turned in paperwork to your attorney. This is a question that should be directed to that attorney, before you take any action. Your attorney knows the details of your case and your jurisdiction, and is the best qualified person to answer this question (and the only one ethically... View More

Outstanding utility debt is considered unsecured debt, similar to credit card bills and medical debt. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can even provide a little breathing room to prevent disconnection of utilities. However, this is a short-term solution; in order to maintain utility services, the debtor or the... View More

To be eligible for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you must have sufficient disposable income to fund an acceptable repayment plan. That income need not necessarily come from employment--for example, it might be Social Security benefits or royalties or even alimony payments. But, in order to have a Chapter... View More

The answer to your question depends on a number of factors not included here, particularly which Chapter you initially filed under and which you're considering.

Generally, you can file a Chapter 7 case and receive a discharge 8 years after your last Chapter 7 filing.

The... View More

No. There are numerous exceptions to discharge of certain debts in the bankruptcy code. Some apply in chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases and others only apply in chapter 7 cases. One that applies in cases filed under both chapters is the nondischargeability of debt that is owed as restitution in a... View More

The Bankruptcy Code requires Credit Counseling for all individuals before filing bankruptcy. If a married couple files together, each must complete Credit Counseling. A bankruptcy case will typically be dismissed if the petitioner didn't complete Credit Counseling before filing--specifically,... View More

There are two forms that must be completed so the office of the United States Trustee can determine if a bankruptcy debtor's chapter 7 filing is an abuse of the system. One is called the means test and the other is schedule I & J in the bankruptcy schedules. I have met with a significant... View More

Your situation isn't entirely clear from your question (for example, you don't say whether or not you were a party to the loan), but generally speaking one co-debtor remains liable after another is discharged in bankruptcy and would still be subject to collection action, including... View More

The issue of "qualification" for bankruptcy is complex. As an individual, you qualify to be a debtor (see section 109 of the bankruptcy code) but the issue of whether you should file bankruptcy requires an investigator by a competent bankruptcy lawyer as to the status of your assets,... View More