Bankruptcy

Mr. Hilbert's advice is good. Excellent lawyers in the Richmond area include Darden Hutson, Nnika E. White, Jeanne Hovenden, and Jason...

Can I appeal the dismissal of my chapter 7 for failing to attend meeting of creditors?

If its the first time you missed, if you file a motion to vacate the dismissal--and you've filed all your papers--the judge will probalby reinstate...

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If you have a chap seven and its discharged and you convert to a chapter 13 should i file a homestead deed?

Well it's hard to know without a complete picture of your situation, but I can say it's always safer to file one.

I hired and attorney to handled my bankruptcy case, I explained everything in my situation, i did not know nothing about what

Unlike Gary, I do charge to give a second opinion on how a case has been handled. And if I think it could be done better, I often take the case. ...

Can I refinance a mortgage discharged in chapt 7 bankruptcy after it modified?

The short answer is it won't be reported to the credit bureaus in any way other than bankruptcy. but that does NOT necessarily mean you can get a...

If i file chapter 7 can i keep my house

It depends...on your equity, on whether you are married...on whether you are current...lots of things. Figuring out the best way to handle your...

What are the debtors responsibility in a chapter 7 bankruptcy if they say their debt was not included?

They are not NUTS. They are in violation of the bankrutpcy discharge. And the debt collector is in violation of the FDCPA. You can just let...

My wife and I filed Chapter 7 a few years ago. At the advice of our lawyer we didn't reaffirm the mortgage or car loan. I am

Reaffirming the car is almost always a bad idea, although sometimes it would help. Not sure it would have been smart here, since you say you are...

How do I know how to look up my case number to see if my discharge is being processed? How long must we wait? I live in VA.

Oops--first of all moving out was NOT a good idea. My link below explains why. You should get your discharge two months and two weeks after...

If I file for bankruptcy, and receive an inhertance a year later will that be affected?

As long as the person lives for 181 days after you file the bankrutpcy, you are safe. If the person dies sooner, the bankrutpcy court can grab it.