What are my options to filing bankruptcy? How do I get started?

For most people, the first step they take is getting having a free consultation with an attorney. Most bankruptcy attorneys in wake county, myself...

Received a civil Notice of Exemptions, what is it and what exactly can be seized?

Ms. Coleman is spot on with her answer--I encourage you to follow-up with her. With all due respect, Mr. Singhal is mistaken about NC law:...

We have been served a judgment, personally. Our business is a S Corp. Can they touch it?

At least in theory, the creditor could seek to levy on the stock of the s corp. Business ownership and debt collection can get complicated. You...

I got discharged from Chapter 13 in February 2012. Can I file again now.

The important fact is when you filed the first bankruptcy, moreso than when you got the discharge. 2 years filing date to filing date is the...

Can I keep my land valued at $20,000 and file for bk chapter7

There's more factors that would have be considered on such a question: how long you have lived in NC, who exactly owns the property, how value is...

What currently is the cost to file bankruptcy paperwork in NC I would guess Asheville is where I would file.

I agree with the other posts about the basic costs to file. I would strongly encourage you to seek out a consultation with an attorney who...

It would be common to attach an addendum setting out more detail than the 3-4 lines in the form motion. Typically, you don't have to itemize in...

How can my spouse escape the ramifications of my Chapter 13 filing?

You ought to ask your attorney why he or she is particularly concerned about family contributions. There may be something about your case this...

Made payments on Chapter 13 since 2009. Last payment April 2013. Can't make anymore payments.

Ultimately, if you don't make payments required, the chapter 13 will be dismissed without discharging any debts. Depending on what sort of debts...

If I do not own a residence, can I use my $5000 wildcard exemption in a Motion to Claim Exempt Property to claim my bank account

It's common to protect bank accounts with the wildcard exemption. Depending on the source of funds (wages, public benefits, retirement, etc)...