When and how does an inheritance during a chapter 13 in NJ have to be reported?

You should inform your attorney right away. If you are not represented by counsel, you should contact the chapter 13 Trustee’s office and they...

Will filing for bankruptcy prevent utility disconnections such as power and water?

Yes, a bankruptcy filing under Chap 7, or 13, will generally stop the utility company from discontinuing your services. However, at some point...

The lenders who engage in this type of business, are typically very aggressive with their collection/repossession policies. If you convert to 7,...

Do we need an attorney for a motion hearing regarding a chapter 13 bankruptcy case?

Depending upon the amount of money at stake, you would be well served to invest in hiring an attorney to assist you in understanding the...

I have a misdemeanor charge against me I would like to know if I can claim Chapter 7 bankruptcy personally even being married

Typically, a bankruptcy discharge will have no effect upon a criminal conviction or related

II'm low income SSI and can i file bankruptcy and get the fees and court cost waived?

Typically, if your only household income consists of SSI then you would qualify under the financial guidelines for fee waiver eligibility. However,...

I agree with attorney Gambrell's response. In particular, I believe that a a phone call to you're Chapter 13 Trustee's office, is going to likely...

It really is entirely dependent upon your specific financial circumstances. Clearly you are in arrears with your mortgage payments. The fact that...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy and 2nd mortgage stripping

The prior suggestion made by attorney Popovich is well founded. You really need to be working with a well seasoned bankruptcy attorney. It is...

In chapter 7 & mortgage lender filed motion for relief from stay. If granted, can I still protect home if file chapter 13 later?

If I'm understanding you correctly, sounds like there might be a number if problems with your plan to protect the home by filing subsequent...