Can i file bankruptcy after i get sub served? and how many days do I have to file for a credit card dept?

The safe answer would be 30 days. The truth is even after judgment is entered and they have the ability to garnish, levy or lien your property it...

Is hiring & paying defense atty considered a preferential payment in chapt ?

The payment would not be considered a preferential payment because it was not for a debt. The retainer was actual for future services. The...

The answer to your question is too complicated and length to explain in this venue. There are both state and federal requirements you need to...

I'm considering filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy while I'm separated. Will it affect my spouse?

Yes, potentially there is an effect. While a co-debtor stay exists during a bankruptcy, if your plan does not pay 100% of the debt you leave you...

Do I need to include my mother's SSI in my means test calculations?

Income received under the Social Security Act is not calculated in the Means Test. In our local forms it is not listed at all. However, since...

Who's resposible for HOA fees after bankruptcy but before foreclosure is completed.

The individual(s) on title to the property is/are responsible for the HOA fees until the property is out of his/hers/their name(s). The...

Upside down investment home

Given that your home is an investment property and may not be covered by the anti-deficiency statutes of California, I suggest you talk with a...

Settlement of Lawsuit after Ch 7 filing?

You do not have to wait if the case has been discharged. As long as the lawsuit was disclosed as an asset with the value and claim accurately...

Adversary Status Conference

The judge will be setting the discovery and trial timelines.

My parents have received a court hearing notice for foreclosure; do they need to appear at the hearing?

The answer is yes. The bank has to accept the short sale. You should follow-up with the mortgage lender. The offer may need to be higher.