My lawyer filed bankruptcy. Can I claim my $5,000 retainer even though he did nothing on my2017 tax return

This is a tax issue not a bankruptcy issue. I'll change the practice area.

Should I go bankrupt?

Bankruptcy may be an effective way to deal with this matter. The best way to figure it out would be to consult with a couple local bankruptcy...

Can I file bankruptcy 4 times?

You can file as many times as you need to file as long as the required time has elapsed since your most recent filling.

At the conclusion of my Chapter 13 joint bankruptcy, am I entitled to half of the remaining proceeds after all bills are paid

Without reviewing your divorce and or separation paperwork, who knows? Assuming your trustee is John Logan, since you are writing from Raleigh,...

You should speak with your attorney about your situation and your desire to convert to a ch7. Assuming you are current on your mortgage and the...

Can u file chaper 7 for multiple pay day loans

Yes, you can file bk even if your main debts are payday loans. You'll need to find the proper address to get them served with the notice of your...

Can the sheriff take a car that is under payments for a credit card debt

Maybe. It depends on the value of the vehicles and what else you own. NC law allows a motor vehicle exemption of $3500 in any ONE motor vehicle. If...

Attorneys fees and trustee commissions add to the costs. But whether you should have to file a 13 instead of a 7 we do not have enough info to give...

Why am I paying student loans in my chapter 13?

Student loans are not discharged in bankruptcy unless you file an adversary proceeding to specifically discharge the student loans by showing that...

Reporting

I agree with Ms. Bunce. Unless you've been harmed somehow, what business of yours is this? That being said, you could report the omission to...