Can I enter into an enforceable contract to purchase a house from someone who just filed for chapter 13 with an automatic stay?

No. The house is now property of the bankruptcy case and you cannot do anything to stop that at this point.

How do I get an omitted chapter 7 creditors judgment off my credit file

If you have an attorney contact him or her. If not, you will have to reopen your case.

Filed for chap 7 bankruptcy including mortgage in 2009 and left the home but are now (5yrs) being contacted by mortgage company.

The lender is allowed to send you bills as long as the stated purpose is to enable you to become current and save the property from sale in...

I was ordered to pay a back due invoice by a certain day. I left the payment in their mailbox is this considered proper in NY

Not as I understand it. One of the advantages of mailing a letter is that the Postal Service takes possession of it. That is not the same as you...

If one of my RE listings goes into contract after filing ch 7, will my future commission be taken by the trustee.

The law in New York is pretty clear on this issue, if not state, at least in application. Any real estate listing not in contract when the...

How to file bankruptcy?

There are some very talented bankruptcy lawyers near you (and I suppose some less than really talented lawyers as well). Make an appointment now...

I have received my order of final decree am I still responsible for the HOA on my condo?

In 2005 Congress changed the law. As before, once a bankruptcy case is filed, all of the HOA dues are no longer owed. However, from the date the...

Negotiating the debt after a judgment-we are desperate to avoid filing bankruptcy: he's only 21. Please help, any advise.

Being a student Chapter 7 make plenty of sense. He will have plenty of time to rebuild his credit AND he will have saved $35,000.00 that can go...

I have an active chapter 13 that gets deducted from my check every 2 weeks.

I am sure the trustee will be able to handle it. And, contact the trustee and advise of the situation so that the trustee does not get the...

Generally speaking IRAs are totally protected from most creditors; Of course the Judge in your divorce case can order it be sold, liened or...