Chapter 7 vs. 13 questions

I agree with my colleagues. Also, there are just too many unknown facts. How much is your debt? Is it joint debt or just yours or your husband/s?...

Want to go chapter 7. Questions everything was in my name lost house foreclosure , car repo.. . Wife's credit is excellent .

If all your debt was incurred solely by you and not your wife, and if your family income (including your and your wife's income as well as any...

Does Chapter 7 bankruptcy eliminate personal financial liability if house sold at foreclosure for less than owed?

A chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge does eliminate personal financial liability if the house is sold at the foreclosure for less than owed. Many of my...

I am currently in a CH13 plan and can't continue to pay, I would like to convert to a CH7 but my attorney wants me to wait.

I absolutely agree with Richard Granvold. Please speak to a seasoned attorney to get a second opinion. Best of luck. Barbie Leber

I agree with my colleagues. It is critical that you disclose all of your assets. Otherwise, you will subject yourself to the criminal liability...

I am wondering if after discharging in Bankruptcy, Chapter 7, I would be able to open a new checking account,

Agreed. Do change banks if one particular bank is not allowing you to open up an account because of the bankruptcy. Also, do try other types of...

I hire a lawyer, paid all fees to have him file Brankruptcy, chapter 7 since Feb. 2014, still no 341 meeting as of yet?

If you paid the bankruptcy lawyer the entire fee for the bankruptcy and you are not sure that he or she filed the case, then absolutely call the...

I could understand your concern as I too love dogs, but please don't worry. There is almost NO likelihood of your dog being in jeopardy if you...

How could i get out of my home ownership after a natural disaster

I cannot truly express to you just how sorry I am to hear about your losses due to Hurricane Sandy. Assuming you qualify for chapters 7 or 13,...

If a woman is behind in debt and bills and finds no other escape from the debt, should she then file for bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is designed to provide people wtih a "fresh start." Debt is often inescapable and that circumstance can be very emotionally...