In the means test, when figuring it out do you count the children also?

You count the children, and that frequently does make all the difference.

In filing chapter 7, what schedule does a civil suit/judgment go on?

If the judgment has become a lien on real property, the civil judgment goes on Schedule D, schedule of secured claims. If the judgment has not...

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If I got a judgement on a credit card

Theoretically they should not be able to touch your business bank account. However, sometimes banks get confused, Social Security numbers of the...

Filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy over 2 years ago - now judgement shows up

The key question is: was the judgment entered before or after bankruptcy? If it was entered after the bankruptcy, no problem, send notice of the...

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Mortgage does no have legal descripcion,can be eliminated as an unsecured debt in a bankruptcy

This is a question of Florida law, so you have to find a local attorney. But be careful what you wish for: setting aside this lien may create...

Chapter 13 Filed Early May 2012

There is a concept in Chapter 13 called "paying outside the plan." This refers to payments on secured claims that are to be paid directly to the...

Bankruptcy lawyer took my money and nearly let my case die on the vine. Help?

I'm wondering, did you get a discharge yet? Have you lost any property, or is it properly exempted? Did your lawyer say things at the...

I need to file for bankruptcy, and I cannot afford an attorney, I have been getting behind on my , bills, ...

My guess is that you can afford an attorney, you just don't know it yet. Most bankruptcy attorneys offer free consultations, so you should meet...

In 2005 I filed bankruptcy. It was discharged. In 2009 one of the creditors garnished my wages. I provided them with the

Yes, this sounds like a grievous violation of the bankruptcy discharge injunction. You should speak with a local attorney about your rights in this...

You will have to answer their questions. Don't allow this meeting to erupt into a free for all. If you have disputes with their claims you will...