How much am I allowed to keep in liguid assets when filing for bancruptcy?

This depends on the choice of NY or Federal Exemptions, and the equity in all of your property. Some property has sopecific exemptions, such as...

Bankruptcy exemptions in NY

Ron is correct. if you do not need the NYS homestead exemption, and you do not, then you can protect up to $11,995.00 in cash or other assets.

Does the FDCPA apply to secured debt I'm being sued for secured debt I live in Texas

If the creditor is attmepting to collect their own debt, then the FDCPA does not apply. How are you being harassed? You should ocntact an...

You do need court permission to sue the Trustee. Very unlikely you could have a suit against the UST. Who are you (what is your status in the...

Can a lien be placed on personal property from a government agency?

I do not know what a reasonable settlement offer would be. There are few opportunities to settle such claims for less than the full amount in NY. ...

Do the same laws and exemptions apply if I was sued for secured debt in Texas?

The exemptions apply to your property. It's not your property if you gave it away. You use the exemptions to protect your property when th...

In divorce and financial affidavit, is a chapter 13 plan a "Contingent" liability"?

You are asking about the family court paperwork, not the bankruptcy court petition, correct? If so you should post this question in the family...

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How do I collect money from a person that moved to VA when the court case was held in NJ where we both lived at the time?

You have to find assets that you can seize, file the order (judgment) in the county where the assets are and execute the judgment.

Dismissed bankruptcy case, can I reopen

Yes. You have to bring a motion to reopen and pay a fee. You have to ask for relief, i.e. reopen the case so you caan supply the documents.

What can I do to protect myself from an ex filing for bankruptcy for joint accounts we still have.that he was ordered to pay.

It is very unlikely that the student loans liability will be discharged in his bankruptcy. You can chaallenge the discharge as well if the...