How will filing for bankruptcy effect any credit cards?

Student loan debt is generally not dischargeable in bankruptcy absent a very significant hardship. You must include all of your debt in a...

Do I have to list my cable internet service and independent work contract on schedule G of Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

My colleagues have given you good advice. I would add that filing your own bankruptcy petition can be a recipe for disaster. Invest the small...

As an independent contractor, 1099'd "employee" you do not. But there are some missing facts here about whether you operate a business. You...

REFILING CHAPTER 13 AND MECHANIC LEINA

Ty, my colleagues have given you good answers to your question. If you file your bankruptcy case before the lien is imposed, the automatic stay...

Can I have someone provide short term assistance in helping with a portion of bankruptcy payments while my income increases?

You can have someone make a contribution to support the feasibility of your Chapter 13 bankruptcy Plan. The Trustee will require a certification...

Should I file bankruptcy or fight to overturn the judgement?

As a result of a judgment, your drivers license was suspended. I'm going to do that risky think and ASSUME that you were sued for property damage...

Is it better to do a short sale PRIOR to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or include the short sale in my Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition?

When you short sale a home, the mortgage company is going to forgive some portion of the debt. The IRS considers forgiven debt to be income and...

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Timing of Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy during foreclosure

I think that filing a bankruptcy case before a Judgment is entered is preferable to filing after the judgment is entered. You have not said...

What is my recourse? Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

If the Water Company has continued to bill you AND they were properly noticed of you bankruptcy case filing, they have violated the discharge...

What Kind of lawyer would you need to help with a student loan that was sent to collection

There are attorneys who specialize in Student Loan Law. If you have a federal student loan there are many programs that you can get into, income...