After chap 13 paperwork is filed can they still repossess a car?

Once a bankruptcy petition is file, the automatic stay goes into effect stopping most lawsuits and definitely, stopping repossession. Consult a...

What can happen to us

You should consult your bankruptcy attorney immediately before making any decisions. Here is why: You were required to include all of your debt...

If i file bankruptcy, are IRS and State taxes included?

All debts must be included, but not all debts are discharged. Any taxes for which a return must be filed (usually income) are not dischargeable if...

Until the court closes your file, the case is still open even upon discharge. Once the trustee issues the final report of the case and all...

Bankruptsy and tax refunds

You were entitled to your tax refund as of December 31, 2009 regardless of when you file. Your trustee may have an interest in that money if it is...

Utility Accounts and Accounts with Zero Balances in Bankruptcy Statements. Student loan question too.

Since every jurisdiction and every attorney is different, I will add my two cents worth here. You are required to include everyone that you owe...

My husband and I filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy, we are 2 months behind on our mortgage and received a motion for relief from

The only I would add to the prior answer is to get everything in writing and check with the court to make sure that the hearing was removed from...

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How do I respond to a motion to vacate auto stay?

I am not sure that I understand the question, but I will provide some basics on what this all means. Normally, people do not reaffirm mortgages in...

Will the Trustee take my tax 09 refund?

Not likely. The trustee could have argued that part of your refund came from months prior to filing (January - April 2009). If your refunds in the...

Filed for Chp 13, has not had final confirmation meeting, but decided cant keep home what happens next?

Talk to an attorney, yours if you have one. You can make changes, modify your plan and even dismiss your case prior to confirmation. Be careful,...