As a general matter, if a debt is being paid, a creditor will not move to repossess or otherwise try to collect on the underlying debt, because,...

Are all bk cases halted where a trustee is not able to sell a surrendered home to investors...

You question does not provide enough specific facts. However, as a general matter, a bankruptcy may remain open, even after a discharge is...

If you filed for bankruptcy and someone is about to suit you can you amend your BK filing to include this potential claim.

Yes, and you should add this claim in the appropriate Petition Schedule. You may list the amount as "unknown", and contested, unliquidated, etc....

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In chapter 7, can I sign and accept a loan mod?

Yes, you can enter into a loan modification after your bankruptcy filing (post-petition). However, you should speak with your attorney regarding...

My ex wife& I had a joint checking acct and line of credit while married, I was granted both in divorce & I am filing chapter 7.

Your ex-wife would have had to have signed this loan obligation if it was a true joint obligation, so I would start with obtaining a copy of the...

My home was included in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharged in 2011, I continued to live in the home & qualified for a loan

Although you may have discharged your obligation under the mortgage note through the Chapter 7 case, the loan modification agreement may contain,...

What are the consequences if you walk away from your mortgage payment. Would you need to file bankruptcy first?

Surrendering a home to a mortgage lender does not require a bankruptcy. Your sister may be able to walk away from the home without paying anything...

What factors due the bankruptcy court consider in a chapter13 case in regards to how much you would pay the trustee in the plan

The amount of your monthly Chapter 13 trustee payment is based upon a couple of factors. First, your disposable income is considered, which is the...

Can a person file for bankruptcy while going though a divorce?

Yes, you can file a bankruptcy at any time. Sometimes it makes sense to file a bankruptcy in the context of a divorce to get rid of the debt and...

The short answer is "no". There is no such thing as a "debtor's prison", unless of course the debt you owe is the the IRS. The most a credit...