This question is, on the surface, rather odd because, unless she has obtained an order from the bankruptcy court allowing her divorce case to proceed, it cannot because the bankruptcy, as a federal action, overrides all state court actions relating to her assets. If you don't have an attorney,... View More

Check with your local legal aid office or bar association to see if you qualify or if they keep a list.

Technically, it belongs to the estate but practically it’s only $271 and you probably have exemptions to protect it if the did claim it and it’s 6 years old, so probably ok to just deposit.

You can open a PACER account at PACER.gov and view filings.

Check with your state and local bar associations. They maintain pro bono and reduced fee attorneys who may be able to help you.

1) Wait for House to sell.

2). Deed in lieu of foreclosure back to bank

3). His bankruptcy will stay proceedings for a bit and maybe the trustee can sell in and you will get your share, if any, after sale and payment of mortgage.

4) if YOU have no equity either, maybe you... View More

When a person dies intestate, his property owned at the time of death passes to his legal heirs, i.e., those heirs defined by the intestacy statute in the state of the decedent's domicile. In almost all states, the children of the deceased, and wife, are the designated heirs. A grandchild is... View More

The optimum time to seek legal advice is before a contemplated deal, like transfer of an asset, is done, not after.

With your payments toward the vehicle, and your "co-buyer's" lack of payments, you were legally entitled to claim the lion's share of the equity in the... View More

Call the bankruptcy clerk. Since you're in Lansdale, I'm presuming that you filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (in Philly). That number is (215) 408-2800. Call them tomorrow and see what you can find out.

Best of luck to you.

No. Children will receive statutory guidelines amount.

You will need to keep making payments and if you file a Chapter 13 because of arrears, those will be paid through your chapter 13 plan

Yes. Civil cases can be included, although debts owed to the state are a bit trickier, especially if it’s a fine or court costs.

Generally an asset, market value. There may be some differences and you want to ask your attorney.

They cannot come after you at all but your pay stubs are still needed for the means test to determine whether he can file Chapter 7. Two totally separate issues but you cannot be liable.

I am not a Bankruptcy Lawyer, and what you describe going on does not sound like it has to do with Bankruptcy. It sounds like you have a real estate problem, and the other side has asked for Arbitration. It appears that you are in Philadelphia, while I am in California. So, the law is different... View More

Generally speaking, no.

The private student loan may be dischargeable under hardship if you have been found disabled by social security. You will need an attorney for that.

You can keep it indefinitely or until they sk you to return it.

The answer to your question is yes, but the issue is which Chapter (7 or 13), would be most appropriate for her; the eligibility for each bankruptcy chapter differs.

To qualify for a chapter 13, pursuant to the statute, you must have regular income. It is a requirement of a chapter 13 that you have a regular steady income.