Whats the benefit of filing chapter 13? I need a bigger car now should i purchase it before filing? I willbgoing a buy here pay

That's a bigger question than can be answered on this forum. Fortunately most of the bankruptcy attorneys here in the Triangle offer free...

Do Chapter 7 Trustees typically abandon patents owned by debtors?

There's no set policy. What a trustee will do with a patent depends on the trustee and the patent in question. Very fact and circumstance specific....

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Can my husband file for joint chapter 13 bankruptcy without my consent ?

If you don't sign the paperwork, he could not file a joint bankruptcy.

Under North Carolina Law, can my husband be held liable for my credit card debt if he is not on the accounts ?

If he is not a signer on the account application, then he is not obligated on the account. An argument could be made that if he has used the cards...

We filed a chapter 7 and it was discharged in 2011 how many years would we have to wait to file another chapter 7?

8 years from the filing date to be eligible to file another Ch7 and get a discharge. You're eligible to file a Ch13 now and get a discharge in the...

Will changing property deed from joint tenancy to tenants in common trigger a property tax reassessment in California?

This is a family law issue rather than a bk issue. Changing the category.

Should I file chapter 13?

Magic 8 Ball says: maybe. Seriously we have no idea based on the information given. All we know is some medical provider is suing you. You should...

Switching from chapter 7 to chapter 13 questions about personal loans and vehicles I can keep ? Is this a better choice

When you file any chapter in bankruptcy you MUST list everything you own and everything you owe. No exceptions. You cannot keep some of your cards....

I am 3.5 years in on my bankruptcy right now and have credit cards will zero balances.

You really need to consult with a local bankruptcy attorney to discuss your situation and your judge's attitude about this. You could be fine if...

My car was repossessed by bank.and will be auction! Will filing an emergency chapter 13 stop the bank from selling car?

Yes but the ch13 had to be filed before the sale occurs. You'll have to notify the bank/creditor that you filed, preferably before the sale. You're...