Equitable Distribution obligations are dischargeable in a Chapter 13 case, but not in a Chapter 7 case. Domestic support obligations, i.e., child...

If I sign personally on a business lease and the business does not make it can I claim bankrupsey and keep my home ?

Your personal guarantee would be a discharge able debt in a bankruptcy case barring any intention to defraud. In general, yes you would keep your...

Will personal bankruptcy discharge a judgment entered against me for $100K as a result of the divorce equitable distribution?

My colleagues are correct. Your equitable distribution obligation may very well be dischargeable in a Chapter 13 case but not in a Chapter 7 case....

Can a collector ask for money after chapter 7 discharge

What you describe is a violation of the bankruptcy discharge injunction. You can seek sanctions from the offending party under a contempt of...

Is there a site I can go on to get my Bankruptcy paperwork from 31 years ago?

Before computers and data bases the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) archived all old bankruptcy cases. Go to...

Should a married couple register a vehicle in both names before fling Chap 7?

You are filing a joint Chapter 7 case (the assumption) and you are purchasing a used car. Should you title the car jointly? Perhaps. What is not...

I filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy a little over a year ago. I am still on the repayment plan monthly. Included in the bankruptcy

Your mortgage company is still contacting you after your filed your Chapter 13 case. The bankruptcy stay should prevent this, although some...

Can we request to be physically absent from Creditors Meeting?

Since you are considering filing your case in Utah, where venue will remain as you as you have assets there or until you have lived in NJ for 91...

I filed a chapter 13. I didn't include my electric bill because I have it in my middle name. Can I file an amended petition?

You can amend your schedules to include the electric bill. However, utility companies that are still providing you service may be entitled to a...

Bankruptcy and Judgments

If you have judgments and liens and you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, your obligations to pay the judgments are discharged HOWEVER the liens...