Yes, a Chapter 13 debtor can take vacations. Has he confirmed a plan? Is he current with his payments to the Chapter 13 trustee? Has he furnished...

Payments required under a divorce settlement decree are non dischargeable in bankruptcy. So you would have a good argument that your ex would have...

Lost reaffirmation paperwork

The bankruptcy court would have needed to approve your reaffirmation agreement before your discharge. Since that didn't happen the debt has been...

While in chap 13 do you report all major purchases or just new debt .

I would definitely report that major purchase even though with cash the chapter 13 trustee. You would hate to find out later that you didn't get a...

Can my spouse's debt be added to my current chapter 13 bankruptcy?

No, but then again you could never have included your spouse's debt in your case, unless you are also obligated on the debt. Your debt is personal...

Can a lein be placed on a person or property from an unpaid unsecured credit card bill?

A lien is an interest in a particular piece of property to secure repayment of a debt. The kind of debt you describe can lead to imposition of a...

Stopping bankrupcy

Your parents will need to ask the court to dismiss the case, there will have to be notice and a hearing. It's extra work for the attorney, most...

Can a lawyer go after me for money my parents paid me before they filed bankrupcy

The trustee is suing you to recover a preference, because you received money while other creditors did not. This is not fraudulent, does not...

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Bankruptcy and how to dispute government claims of debt

What you need to do is file an objection to the claim of the Department of Defense, if there is still money owed to them. You may also have a...

In the State of Oregon, Eugene District, do I need to personally appear for my Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearing?

I have never heard of any district that allows debtors to appear by telephone. In Maryland confirmation hearings are frequently resolved with the...