After bankruptcy can they still take my home

The bankruptcy filing creates an automatic stay that prevents a foreclosure from going forward, unless the mortgage lender obtains an order from...

Waiting to file Chapter 7 - What can creditors do? I don't have any judgments or court orders yet.

Under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) it is a violation for debt collectors to continue to contact you once you have retained an...

Can I file for a chapter 7 if I have a steady income

In addition to what the prior posts have indicated you may find it helpful to review the U.S. Trustee's Census Bureau Median Family Income By...

Foreigners with credit card debt

You did not indicate in which state you incurred the debt so I will answer based on NY law. Under NY law if you are absent from the statute of...

How many properties can you own and still file for bankruptcy? Properties are not worht what is currently owed on them.

There is no limit to the number of proporties someone can own in any jursdiction and file for bankruptcy protection. Whether or not they would be...

Depends upon the judgment and what it is for. There are certain types of judgments that would automatically not be dischargeable (i.e., not get...

What are the procedures for converting a chapter 13 into chapter 7 can I do this pro se

Depends what district you are in. Here in NY it is automatic by filing a one page request for conversion form you obtain from the Bankruptcy Court...

Is it legal for a bk atty to require second attry to do a adversial proceedure?

In addition to the engagement letter (i.e., attorney-client agreement) it also depends in part on the applicable local rules of the Bankruptcy...