Can I file a motion to discharge chapter 13 early(paid for 4 years) on my own?without my attorney?

The majority of courts have held that you have to stay in your chapter13 plan for the length off time mandated by the results of your means test...

I am financing a car, will this be secured debt? and would it be collateral? I like to reaffirm to keep the car in bankruptcy.

The value of the asset is the fair market value at the time your bankruptcy case is filed. If your car is worth more than what you financed for,...

We filed a chapter 7 in May and it is set to discharge in 2 weeks, but we bought a car last week that is a total lemon..

No you cannot add this new debt to the debts that will be discharged because you incurred the debt after the filing of the case. Chapter 7 provides...

I purchased a tour from a company that filed for Chap. 7 bankruptcy before providing the tour. Is amount I paid tax deductible?

I think so. This is really a tax issue for your accountant.

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The government is not required to put you under oath for all meetings that occur. Whether you are sworn or not depends on the purpose of the...

Can I change attorneys midway through a Bankruptcy?

Yes, you will need to tell your current attorney that you are not happy with their services and make arrangements for a new attorney to appear on...

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Do I need to get court approval to buy a car with 2 payments left on my chapter 13? it should be discharged in November..thanks

Yes. Until you get your discharge and your case closes, you need to abide by the local rules which will govern whether you can incur any debt and...

I leased a car with my husband but I declared person bankruptcy last year. I was primary and he consigned.

If your name is on the registration and the vehicle is not insured, you could be held liable and your license to drive could be jeopardized and it...

We are waiting for the creditors meeting. Can we trade a vehicle for one with a lower payment before the meeting?

If you are almost finished with the payments on a vehicle, tough it out for a little while longer rather than incurring new, larger amounts of...

Location of Property for Chapter 7

Listing a PO box for receipt of mail is perfectly fine. People do it all the time. You list your residence address as your actual address but...