Social security benefits are exempt under federal law so you would not have to list those benefits in the means test. You would have to report the...

You may be able to pay your restitution through your plan but you will not be able to reduce or discharge any of the restitution owed.

Should I wait until my bankruptcy finalized to file my taxes?

If you file at this time of year the trustee will likely require you to give him a copy of your tax return and, if you can't exempt your refund,...

I suspect your bank account was levied because of a judgment against you rather than due to a chapter 13 having been filed. You have to sign the...

Chapter 13 dismissal

Call your lawyer. If you don't have one, see if you can get one. You can try to discuss with the trustee what they propose for a modification of...

Can the trustee take my 2018 tax returns if I filed bankruptcy in mid January of 2019?

I agree with my colleagues. The trustee can require the turnover of any unexempt asset and if you did not list the refund as an asset and you did...

For some reason the algorithm thought that your question had to do with Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I have reclassified to Elder Law. Hopefully,...

Do I need to include my wife on chapter 7 bankruptcy even though she was not listed on any legal documents or signed her name?

She does not have to file with you but it might be to all of your advantage. Her income information will be required as well as information on her...

Is my income protected from my new spouses Chapter 13 bankruptcy with his previous spouse?

There is no innocent spouse exception. Your husband's household income now includes your income. Your expenses and separate debts can be deducted...

How can i retain the form for my voluntary chapter 13 dismissal form?

There is no form for a voluntary dismissal. You have to draft and file the notice of dismissal or the motion to dismiss. Otherwise, I don't...