What's the best way to determine the specific debts listed in a former spouse's bankruptcy petition for which I am the creditor?

Show up to the hearing. You can ask questions, though to what extent is determined by the local trustee. Call the court ahead of time to find out...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy personally not my wife. due to commercial RE she is not on mtg.

If by "Marital Land", you mean that you own it jointly, then I agree with the analysis. If, however, it is marital land because you were married...

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Do u have to be behind in payments to claim chapter 7

While you should be current on secured debt payments for property that you want to keep in Chapter 7 (or be able to redeem by paying fair market...

Is it wise to change attorneys because I mentioned under the table wages and now am being asked to fill out an income statement.

Failure to disclose this income is bankruptcy fraud. If you disclose it, you could be subject to tax fraud. Both are felonies. Your lawyer gave you...

Is codebtor credit score affected by chapter 7

There should be no effect. The credit report might mention that the debt is involved in bankruptcy. If anything wrong appears on the report, the...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Is it consider a secured or an unsecured debt?

The answer depends on the credit card agreement and what was purchased. Unless the credit card was from a store where you purchased items and the...

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Contesting the dischargeability of educational loans in a ch 7 case.

You have to be able to prove that you attempted to pay the loans, had paid the loans, cannot possibly pay them anymore, are unlikely to be able to...

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What after the filing and before the discharge?

Don't pay any relatives. Don't cash out your 401K. Don't pay anyone that will be discharged. Don't use your credit cards. Don't ignore your...

Filing Chap 7 Bankruptcy - Being Sued by Creditor - Court Date Before Case File Date

Is this the first return date? If so, ask for a trial date. If this is the trial date, the worst thing that can happen is a judgment. You still...

I reaffirmed on a car last yr can i still turn the car back in on my bankruptcy?

Was the reaffirmation agreement agreed to by the court? Here if the court does not agree, the reaffirmation agreement is not binding. If it has...