Will filing chapter 7 free me from my spouse's business debt that I co-signed for when we were married?

A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy will free you of any personal responsibility for this and most other types of debts. An experienced bankruptcy lawyer will...

Can I still stop foreclosure on my home after a bankruptcy dismissal? It was dismissed due to trustee payments not high enough.

Call an experienced Bankruptcy Lawyer right away. Do not try going at this with an attorney who doesn't specialize in Bankruptcy. And certainly do...

My husband is filing Chapter 13. Why do I need to submit my income details when this has nothing to do with me.

Bankruptcy law requires that a debtor's household income be considered. Although they need to review your income information, you will not be...

I had a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharged in 2007 and find myself again in a negative situation.

You are not yet eligible for another Chapter 7 discharge. The time period is 8 years. You can however file a Chapter 13. This would provide you a...

I allowed my 16 year old cousin to coast my car down a relatives driveway to move it out of the way. I was in the car with him .

You probably don't want to put this out for public view as it may become discoverable (admission of guilt/liability) if any action were to...

Which Bankruptcy rule# explains eligability when moving to a different state and which state you can file.

The applicable provision of the BK Code is: 28 USC § 1408 - Venue of cases under title 11 See:...

How long do you have to wait to file bankruptcy again?

In a nutshell, the time frames between discharge eligibility are as follows: 8 years between 7s 2 years between 13s 4 years between a 7 and...

Am I responsible for paying property taxes if I surrender my home in chap 7 ??

Property taxes which accrue after the filing of your bankruptcy will go with the property. Delaware County will get paid at Sheriff's Sale and not...

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My husband and I filed Chapter 7 while married now we are separated and have filed for divorce

The bank can foreclose if the mortgage payments have not been made. Although a Chapter 7 would eliminate your personal responsibilty for the...

What are the circumstances that differ from having to file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Mr. Geisenberger's response is the absolute best advice you are ever going to get on AVVO Take it and run to an experienced BK lawyer asap.