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answered on Feb 24, 2024

Finding a bankruptcy lawyer in a specific area like Peterstown, West Virginia, can sometimes be challenging, especially if it's a smaller town. However, there are several ways you can search for a bankruptcy attorney who serves that area. First, you can try conducting an online search using... View More

In a Ch. 13 proceeding, an Order of general discharge is entered upon completion of the confirmed Plan. If you dismissed before that time, no Discharge of debt was entered. As a result, upon dismissal, you were returned to the position you were in immediately prior to the filing of the... View More

Get all of your money out of the bank and keep it out until you hire a lawyer and get this problem settled.

Substantially difficult and very frustrating for everyone involved. While you are permitted to file pro se, it would be much smarter to find an attorney who can help you and who will accept payments toward the fee.

Yes.

If you owe the person who is filing bankruptcy money, it's possible that the bankruptcy trustee will seek to collect this money from you.

Information provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice.

No it will not reduce the amount or lessen the payments, except that it will usually go into deferment, but interest and late fees still accrue, so if you do a 13, continue to make some sort of payment to cover that

Yes, you can include federal taxes owing in your Chapter 13 Plan

Looks like you be a candidate for a Chapter 7.. SSDI is exempt from the Means Test, so you should be good

A: No, married people can file Bky individually; however, if you work, your income and paystubs must be disclosed.

It takes 10 years. It cannot be properly removed. Anyone who tells you they can remove it is a suggesting improper/illegal activity. If they do get it removed, it will only be temp. and will reappear.

A: Generally, NO. Such a debts from prior to filing should be dischargeable, unless the granting of credit was based upon fraud. If they attempt to collect, you should advise your attorney, as they could be liable for sanctions.

A: Jurisdiction is determined where you have resided for the last six months. However, exemptions are determined via a 522 examination, which requires reviewing where you resided for the majority of time over the last few years. If you are a law student, I strongly suggest you delay your filing,... View More

A: Filing a Bky will Stay (Stop) a foreclosure; however, unless you file a Chapter 13, which requires payments, your time will be very limited. Additionally, Debt is not the only thing to look at when considering Bky. Income must be examined to confirm you pass the Means Test (income is compared... View More

A: Filing date to filing date for a chapter 7, you must wait until 7 years expires. So if you filed a chapter 7 on January 01, 2000, you must wait until January 02, 2007. However, if a Discharge was not entered, generally a matter is Dismissed with Prejudice, which means they cannot refile for at... View More

This depends on if you are in arrears, the specific chapter you file and the exemptions available in your state. Most attorneys offer a Free Initial Consultation, during which this issue would be addressed.

Sign up for PACER at the District Court for the respective jurisdiction. This is a free service, as long as you use less than $10 of services per calendar quarter. Once signed in, if a case was filed in that jurisdiction, you should be able to review it.