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I finished a Chapter 13 plan (in Massachusetts) 6 months ago. I had claimed approximately $4000 in property taxes under the plan, my down filed a proof of claim for $2600. I made all the payments according to the plan, but now the town is saying I owe another $1400 in back taxes for which they... View More 
answered on Jan 14, 2019
If they filed a proof of claim for $2600 and you paid it and completed the plan, then you don’t owe the money. You need to put this back in front of the court and get an order against them for violating the stay.
Hello All,
My Sister who is doing her masters here in USA, She applied for a car loan and received a bank cheque. We ha
filing of Ch 7 -not support related & not found in contempt- I didn't list him as a creditor because he wasn't at that time, but I did serve him notice of my filing at the time - and he had already filed the motion for legal fees - but the judge didn't issue ruling for over 2 years -
answered on Dec 27, 2018
You will have to reopen bankruptcy and add the lawyers a creditor. He should have been listed as a creditor in the original filing even though the amount owed may have not been liquidated at the time.
Told by CFO they are bankrupt. How & where do we file a claim? Have searched bankruptcy filings but can't find anything. Total owed is $5000. Thanks, Joe G.
answered on Dec 15, 2018
You will have to find the bankruptcy filing. Once located you can file a proof of claim for her wages in that proceeding. She is a creditor so if she hasn’t received notice of bankruptcy filing, they probably haven’t filed.
answered on Dec 7, 2018
If you have filed for a chapter 7, after reciept of the bill, so it is part of the bankruptcy, then it goes away
answered on Nov 16, 2018
No, there is not a minimum amount of debt required to file a Bankruptcy
on my jeep and how do I obtain my title
answered on Oct 24, 2018
You should inquire of the Trustee in their bankruptcy how and where to make payments and how and where to obtain your title.
allow me to purchase something with my debit card because of the bankruptcy,is that legal
answered on Oct 22, 2018
Yes, it is legal, to deny a purchase due to previous filing. Not part of the listed banned discriminatory actions prohibited by the code.
The only significant debt was the mortgage arrears. We are starting the trial modification and are unsure whether or not we need to continue paying on the Chapter 13 while in the trial modification.
answered on Sep 26, 2018
Yes you need to keep paying the chapter 13 trustee to remain the bankruptcy.
answered on Sep 16, 2018
Amounts vary widely, but roughly $335 for filing, $20 for pre- and post classes, $33 for credit report, and $500-1500 in attorney fees.
my original lawyer is no longer around
answered on Aug 1, 2018
Hire a new lawyer to settle the reaff issue and you should be fine.
filing for bankruptcy the only way to get out of paying for it?
answered on Jul 30, 2018
It is likely that he cannot discharged that debt if it is part of a domestic support obligation from your divorce. Check with an experienced bankruptcy attorney near you and see if you can’t force him to pay it.
answered on Jul 9, 2018
If it is a Chapter 11 reorganization, most employees should be safe and keep their job and most benefits. If it is a Chapter 7 liquidation, then you need to contact a local bankruptcy attoney to discuss your options.
Parents havent paid mortgage in 10 yrs, dad died in January, mums wages cant afford it. I moved back in and cam barely help with $400 a month.
2nd son wants to move out.
Both parents havent filed or paid taxes in years
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Have your mom contact a bankruptcy attorney. It will be difficult, if not impossible, absent a refi or influx of cash, but they Wil be able to cover all her options.
answered on Jun 18, 2018
It should not affect your discharge as you can voluntarily pay any debt any time, but you should consult a local bankruptcy attorney before you pay anyone.
answered on May 30, 2018
Creditors should stop calling you within a week of the filing of the bankruptcy. If they do not stop, just give them your bankruptcy case filing number as well as the name of your attorney and his or her phone number
exemption, even if the home was in his name?
answered on Feb 1, 2018
Depending on the terms of the auto contract you may very well be liable. It also depends on whether your cousin gives the car back to the creditor or decides to keep it and pay the loan.Read the contract carefully and it will address the default of the loan and what happens. Talk with a bankruptcy... View More
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