First of all, the brief information provided below is general in nature and provided for readers of this site generally. It is not specific to...

Can one of a married couple file bankruptcy? Does it affect both parties credit ?

A married couple can either file a bankruptcy jointly, each can file separate cases, or one can file bankruptcy and one not file. The...

There are a number of factors that will determine the amount of monthly chapter 13 plan payments you may be required to make. While the...

If your attorney has everything they need to file your bankruptcy, what is a sufficient timeframe for this to be done?

You use the term "fully retained" which may have a different meaning to you than others. The term "retain" with respect to an attorney means to...

Is an inheritance from a mother or father something that can be attached under bankruptcy if it has not been recieved yet?

When someone files for bankruptcy it creates a "bankruptcy estate" comprised of all of the debtor's property wherever located anywhere in the...

My atty set a court date for a week that Im out of state and was informed of these dates.Now wants $450 to reset .Is this fair?

In most consumer bankruptcy cases there are no "court dates", but instead there is just a meeting of creditors at which the debtor is examined by...

Do I need a Lawyer to declare myself bunkruptcy?

While it is possible to represent yourself in bankruptcy pro se, it is not advisable. The 2005 changes to the Bankruptcy Code that the...

If 2 people are married and buy a house together and then divorce and 1 files bankruptcy, what amount is the other liable for?

The brief information provided below is general in nature for interested readers of this website. It is not specific to the law of your state...

I'm 21 & need to file for Bankruptcy. I have no idea where to start, which lawyers are good & which to avoid! Please help!!

AA good way to locate a qualified bankruptcy attorney is to contact a local American Bar Association (ABA) approved nonprofit legal referral...

Better to file bankruptcy before divorce? Chapter 7 or 15?

Whether or not bankruptcy is a good solution for your financial situation is a complicated question that really can't be answered based on the...