Texas Bankruptcy Questions & Answers
Q: My ex husband filed bankruptcy chap. 7 and was discharged from a car payments that were for spousal support.
First question: car payments = child support? I don't understand. If a judge actually ordered this quid pro quo arrangement rather than monthly payments, I would be surprised. So, the short answer is that in all states it is illegal to try and bankrupt child support, can't be done. It is an exception to a discharge. So, I am assuming that the arrangement for "your car payments = child support" is just that, an agreement between yourselves and NOT a court-ordered arrangement. SO, most...
Q: Will the insurance company rebuild my home or just use the money to payoff a claim?
Answered on Feb 3, 2019
You should consult an attorney who handles property damage casualty claims or bad faith claims by insurance companies. More facts need to be elicited. But, in general your insurance company has a duty to act in good faith on your behalf. A lot of times the insurance companies do not look out for their insured's interest first. Even if you do not hire an attorney ask the insurance company to keep you updated with any settlement negotiations with the other individual whom you may have a duty...
Q: vihicle surrendered in chap. 7 can I create debt for vihicle within the 2 month period after trustee meeting
It's not quite clear what you're asking. Are you asking whether you can buy a new car within 2 months of your 341 Meeting of Creditors?
The first response is always that you should pose this question to the attorney that you hired to assist you with your bankruptcy case. I presume you have one if you have already filed. If you have filed without an attorney, I recommend you consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your local area to discuss the issue, if any will discuss it with you....
Q: Can you keep your vehicle in Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Still paying for vehicle and owe a year and half.
Q: If a judge rules against my husband & me in a MSJ, we'll have to file for Bankruptcy Will this affect my license w/FINRA
Filing bankruptcy should not affect your licenses. You can also raise your employers behavior in an adversarial proceeding in the bankruptcy.
Q: If I am on a payment plan already, what happens if I file?
If you file a 7, there is no payment plan and if you file a 13, the 13 plan will control.
Q: My son is in rehab for a gambling addition - can we file bankruptcy for him?
Probably, but you’ll need to contact an experienced local bankruptcy attorney to help you.
Q: I've had a judgement on me revived and now it appears they want to take garnishments. What can I do to stop this, pay?
Depending on your divorce settlement agreement, you may get some relief in the divorce court. Depending on your financial situation, you might be able to negotiate a settlement of the amount. Also depending on your financial situation, you might be eligible to file bankruptcy and discharge the debt completely. Talk to a competent bankruptcy attorney asap and see what is your best option.
Q: Discrepancies on Bankruptcy Filings
Yes. You should make the trustee seater of anyfalsehoods in her filing. That is bankruptcy fraud.
Q: Are there penalties for a single creditor who delays a bankruptcy case via multiple claims on the same mortgage ?
It will not delay the case bc the court won’t let it. If he doesn’t file a single claim as directed, it might get treated as unsecured or non priority.
Q: Am on SSD and being sued by debt collectors what can I do? Only one has filed suit against me so far.
Find a local bankruptcy attorney, file your petition and get some debt relief.
Q: My Husband and I have 2 judgements against us since 2009. It seem they have reinstated another 10yrs. is bankruptcy ?TX
Yes. Depending on your assets (or lack thereof) Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 could resolve this for you.
Q: A person who owes me a lot of money recently filed for bankruptcy. Will I ever see that money again?
Probably not but you need to have your lawyer look into it before any chance is lost forever.
Q: Can def file a mt to vacate jud or motion for rehearing in a fed civil case after judge accepts the magistrate report?
Answered on Sep 28, 2018
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