Does filing a chapter 7 affect someone's 401k

No, your 401k and other "qualified retirement accounts" such as Roth IRAs, IRAs, etc. are fully protected under Federal law and, with certain very...

How recent does a broker "as is" market value of my home have to be for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition?

A recent, within the last year or so , broker's price opinion or similar should be sufficient. I find Zillow to be not particularly useful but I...

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Can I get a mortgage after bankruptcy if my name is still on the deed?

There is no legal reason that you could not get another mortgage. Your personal liability for that debt was discharged, assuming you did not...

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Bankruptcy: I would like to get a clear answer on this please: Can a husband and wife file different bankruptcy's .

You can. There is no bar for married couples filing separately, though in most cases it is far cheaper to file jointly. Technically, all joint...

What do i need to file for bankruptcy?

Yes, you can probably get your license back by filing a Ch7. Depending on the procedures in the IL DMV you may be able to get your license back...

Getting rid of the c*** in your basement is perfectly fine. Just don't take it out in the backyard and burn it due to the high fire danger we're...

Will my husband's former girlfriend get anything from the sale of a home if she went through a now-discharged bankruptcy?

Her bk has nothing to do with any claim she may have to the proceeds of sale of the home or with what happens to the home if your husband dies...

I filed Chp 7, it was discharged. The trustee abandoned the property.The lender foreclosed, the trustee wants the surplus funds

If the trustee is demanding the surplus and you feel that you have properly amended your schedules and have properly exempted the proceeds you will...

CAR ACCIDENT BANKRUPTCY HELP

If you are in a situation wherein you need to file a ch7 it is likely your credit is already shot so I would not worry unduly about whether you...

I need to know should I file Chapter 7. I am being sued over a debt. I am disabled and on SSI.

Social security benefits are exempt from the claims of creditors but you have to make sure you take whatever steps are required to protect those...