If I make a non-refundable payment to rent a moving truck of $1200 right before filing BK, do I need to exempt that payment?

You are probably ok and likely don't need to exempt the payment. I have a question though: how long is the time between the date you made the...

I have been in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy for the past 3 years. Is it possible for me to cram down my mortgage payment?

In short, if this is a first priority mortgage you most likely cannot cram down the loan because it is a loan secured solely by your primary...

Does a bankruptcy erase a debt even if a lawyer signed a lien?

When you and your lawyer signed the lien, you gave the chiropractor first rights in any recovery you may receive from your accident, whether by...

Can I put condo fees I owe of over $15,000 on Chapter 7 bankruptcy and not be foreclosed by my condo association ...

Trying to read between the lines of your question, it appears you want to stay in the condo as long as possible without paying. To accomplish this,...

Without assuming that your lawyer will or will not act ethically (or intelligently) I'm not sure what you mean by "hide" assets. There are a great...

Is bankruptcy state or federal and what is punishment if found to have hidden assets?

Here are the very bad things that can happen: 1. Your dad can get sued to recover all of the assets you put into his name. This would be an easy...

Is it a violation of the discharge injunction for a creditor to pull credit reports for "account review" on discharged debts?

In some ways, your question is more a state law question than bankruptcy law. It doesn't appear that the act of pulling your credit report is an...

What are my rights regarding wage garnishment?

The critical first step is to get all the facts. Do you acknowledge that you owe the money? Can you review the docket to see how the creditor...

Garnishment in the State of Washington

Your question doesn't indicate when you received the writ. This is important because if you didn't employ the debtor at the time you received the...

Can a person sue someone for a debt if payments are made consistently?

In the absence of a written agreement, a court will need to hear from the parties to ascertain their intent to determine whether there really is a...