Bankruptcy is often the best option when you have a minimum of $ 10,000 worth of dischargeable debt. It becomes more compelling, however, once you...

If you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are required to list all creditors that are owed money. If there is a balance, it gets listed in the...

In most cases, a retired person with modest assets can keep their property (both real and personal) and wipe out their unsecured credit...

Will my joint checking account that I have with my son be affected if he declares bankruptcy?

If you are concerned with protecting your money in the bank, you should consider opening a new account with your name alone and transferring the...

Retired, $30k credit card debt from sold business, how will bankruptcy affect my home and truck?

If your dad qualifies for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief in Rhode Island, he can choose either Federal or RI state exemptions to protect the equity in...

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After the 341 meeting. What happens with the utilities debts. They were not included in the schedules.

Go ahead and pay them. If you have a typical cell phone and cable bill, the amounts are probably less than $ 300 combined. Also, if you are...

I want to use a bankruptcy lawyer from MA but live in RI.

You must file in the jurisdiction where you have been a resident for the greater part of the last 180 days. If you presently live in RI, and have...

I have been discharged now for 2 years in a chapter 7 bankruptcy recently i noticed on a voluntary payment to a loan company

Until you pay the car note in full and have the title in hand, you are in danger of losing the car to repossession if you miss a payment. You...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy in rhode island can i collect rent money while filing

Yes you can collect the rents, but you will have to show the rents received as part of your monthly income. This may, in turn, spike your income...

Seizure of auto that is main means or transportation

Only if the creditor has a security interest in the car can they repossess it. The fact that the car is your "main means of transportation" is...