Ch 7 Att collected $76 file fee to amend financial statement. Amend never filed, $76 not returned, how can we get reimbursed?

You may want to contact the attorney and explain to him/her that you want your money back and that you're willing to contact the state bar if you...

It may be a possibility to file a chapter 7 by yourself. I have had clients in N.Y. that have filed for a chapter 7 who have made a little over...

I have previously filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy on March 29th of 2004 and have found myself in serious credit card debt once

You can file a chapter 7 once every eight years from the date of filing the first bankruptcy. The once every eight years rule applies if you...

My truck is paid off. I've filed chapter 7. What will happen to it?

There is no creditor to repossess the car but you will have to worry about the trustee selling it or making you pay the excess of equity to keep...

Two cars, BK 7, but I intend to keep ONE...

Yes, you can reaffirm one loan and not the other. The Judge will ultimately approve the reaffirmation if it is in your best interests. Just as long...

If I don't qualify for HAMP, can I bring anything to Mediation in a Foreclosure?

Are you sure that you don't qualify for HAMP? There are several criteria for qualification: 1. Owner occupied property (No investment or second...

State board of equalization says I owe $2k in sales tax b/c of a transaction I made a few years ago. What about filing chapter 7

I would definitely speak with a qualified bankruptcy attorney in your area but I believe you may have a chance to discharge sales tax if certain...

Debtor filed for bankruptcy and listed me as a creditor however sent me half the money. Is it a trick?

You would not get in trouble with the bankruptcy court as long as it was his unilateral attempt to pay you, and you did not attempt to collect the...

Can a creditor contact a debtor despite the bankruptcy stay if a certain circumstance? Warrant issued for arrest, letter receive

It is usually a violation of the automatic stay to contact a debtor when the automatic stay is in effect without a bankruptcy judge's permission....

I thought a bankruptcy case had to be Dismissed or Discharged.

Generally, you have 60 days from the date of your first scheduled 341(a) Meeting of Creditors to file the Financial Management course certificate....