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Christopher Ronald Bush's answer
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Unfortunately, the student loan debt counts even though it is nondischargeable...
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Christopher Ronald Bush's answer
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You will not be able to file a Chapter 7 case and receive a discharge until 6...
Angel Marie Van Wieren
Angel Marie Van Wieren's answer
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If you are represented by counsel, you should contact your attorney because he...
David Lawrence Gibbs
David Lawrence Gibbs' answer
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In the Central District of California, where I assume your case is pending, yes,...
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Michael D O'Brien
Michael D O'Brien's answer
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The filing of a bankruptcy petition will appear in the "Public Records" section...
Donald Arthur Hilland
Donald Arthur Hilland's answer
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Yes, it will show on your credit. More importantly, the question usually asked...
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Matthew Edward Williamson
Matthew Edward Williamson's answer
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I am a California Bankruptcy attorney, but this will be a general answer so you...
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David E. Tovarez's answer
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If you prior chapter 13 was dismissed, you are able to file another chapter 13...
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David E. Tovarez's answer
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Most creditors do not appear at the 341 hearing. However you do want to make...
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Christopher Ronald Bush's answer
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Maybe, but not certainly. You don't mention a dollar amount. Some of the money...
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Moises Aguilar
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In my experience, filing a bankruptcy merely to delay a trustee sale really...
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Angel Marie Van Wieren
Angel Marie Van Wieren's answer
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After you file under Chapter 13, you must get the Court's permission to sell...
Robert W. Kovacs Jr.
Robert W. Kovacs Jr.'s answer
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You will not be able to sell if the home is foreclosed on. Do not et too far...
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Ralph Oliver Thompson
Ralph Oliver Thompson's answer
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By "no bar imposed", I assume your case was not dismissed with prejudice. In...
Steven Alan Fink
Steven Alan Fink's answer
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7 is a liquidation. 13 is a reorganization of your debt in which you pay a...
Matthew Edward Williamson
Matthew Edward Williamson's answer
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Neither is better under the facts - what will decide which is better is what...
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Kevin Kennedy Gipson
Kevin Kennedy Gipson's answer
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For purposes of this answer I am assuming that you intend to keep the house....
Max L Rosenberg
Max L Rosenberg's answer
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I'm sorry but conversion is quite unavailable to you. You must wait 8 years...
Andrew Daniel Myers
Andrew Daniel Myers' answer
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Yes you would need approval by the trustee in order to do a modification. If...
David Lawrence Gibbs
David Lawrence Gibbs' answer
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I agree with Attorney Meyers in that you will need approval of the Trustee and...
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Henry Daniel Lively
Henry Daniel Lively's answer
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Without knowing what your specific assets and debts are, it is difficult to...
Steven Marlin Green
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Bankruptcy is a very complicated process. Many lawyers specialize in only...
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Christine Ann Wilton
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Unless you have about 6 or more people living in your household with you, you...
Brett D Weiss
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Possible, but unlikely (depending on the amount). Ask your attorney whether,...
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Robert W. Kovacs Jr.
Robert W. Kovacs Jr.'s answer
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This refers to a process by which banks “setoff” one account against...

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