If your name is on the Deed to the house, any bankruptcy filing will stop a foreclosure sale by the bank. If you want to keep the house, a...

My wages were garnished by the Dept of Education. What court can I file a stop order?

Any bankruptcy filing -- Chapter 7, or 11 or 13 (or 12 if you are a farmer) will create an injunction -- called an "automatic stay" that would stop...

I am planning on filling chapter 7 bankruptcy in September with is 9/12=75% of the year. Will I lose 75% of my refund?

You should definitely consult with an attorney in your vicinity. If you are asking about a tax refund for 2011 or before, then it is already an...

The Ch13 Trustee has filed a motion to dismiss my mortgage company's claim due to inaccurate paperwork. Can I lose my house?

Trustees pay claims, despite what your Plan may provide. Adding to the comments of my colleagues, if the proof of claim is disallowed (that is...

Voluntary Petition: "Certification by a Debtor Who Resides as a Tenant of Residential Property"...which option do I choose?

If you are not on the lease, then you probably do not have any debt owed to the landlord nor any contract to list on Schedule G, however, there may...

I filed for chap 7 and and one of my assets got stolen.

I approach your question from two aspects -- timing and valuation. If the car was listed as an asset, and claimed as exempt for its full value (as...

Is surrendering a property the same as letting it foreclose? Will they be able to seek any deficiency?

Your bankruptcy questions should be answered by your attorney; that's what you have paid for. To respond to your two questions: (1) yes, surrender...

Can chapter 13 help to redo my 2nd mortgage

Chapter 13 does offer some great possibilities. Addressing your question -- no, you can not change any of the terms of a security interest -- ...

I am now behind by 2 months on my car payment. The lender is unwilling to negotiate a compromise.

Thank you for your service to our country. Any bankruptcy filing would create an injunction preventing a repossession. A Chapter 13 case also...

Does filing a motion to impose an automatic stay stop car from being repossessed?

Unfortunately, no; the filing of a motion requesting a stay will not impose a stay until such time as the Court might grant it -- and your action...