In my district, if you miss the first scheduled chapter 13 confirmation hearing, the Trustee will adjourn to another date. He will also file a...

In 1998 my mother put me on her deed to her home without my knowledge or my signature. in 2009 i filed chapter 7.

Yes, the trustee can disgorge from you the proceeds from the sale of an asset that was undisclosed when you filed for bankruptcy, whether you were...

I have credit card accounts in my name in collections. Bankruptcy or payments ?

If your only income is a small pension and social security, your are probably what is known as "judgment proof," which means: even if your...

Does bankruptcy help me with tickets/past taxes?

Criminal fines are generally not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Income taxes and property taxes that are at least three years old are dischargeable...

The answer to this question depends on whether or not you have a lease. If it is simply an at-will month to month tenancy, the bankruptcy should...

Pending litigation should not affect your efforts to negotiate a settlement agreement with the debt collector. You may settle at any time before,...

Is my home exempt in chapter 7 bankruptcy?

In California, if you are physically or mentally disabled or are at least 65 years old, you are entitled to keep up to $175,000 of your share of...

Can you tell me if I qualify to file bankruptcy in Chapter 7?

As long as you earn less than the annual state median income, which in North Carolina is currently $40,710 for a single earner, you will not be...

Filing for bankruptcy will have no effect on your receipt of student loan refunds. However, if you file for bankruptcy you must disclose any cash...

Chapter 7, or not??

Under Title II of the federal Consumer Protection Act, employers are prohibited from firing an employee for a single wage garnishment, and may be...