I am the petitioner in a civil case. The Defendant filed for bankruptcy. I've read that since he had his prior bankruptcy

Theoretically you are correct. However as Ms. Adams indicated there are a number of variables to be considered and without know more about what...

Regardless of whether your home is worth less than the amount owed or more than the amount owed (as long as you can exempt the equity in the home),...

I am in a Ch 13 BK payment plan for 5 years. 2.5 years have past, what happens if I die?

If you die, you get the ultimate discharge. If your heirs chose to they can probably keep going with the Ch13 plan, especially if they are...

Include recent Medical Bills in Ch. 7 BR case?

Not only can you, you must list all your debts as well as all your assets. If the medical bills are to a hospital, that should present no problem,...

I am filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It has not been filed w/ the courts, yet, because I have to pay my thousand dollar fee.

When you file bk, all assets and all debts MUST be disclosed and failure to do so can have very bad consequences. As my colleagues have indicated...

Can I file contempt on my ex if I have filed for chapter 13?

This really isn't a bankruptcy question it is a family law question and should be posted in that area. However, I agree that if you are really out...

What debts in NC-- MUST be paid at death? Income taxes, credit card bills, car payments? Does any of this get written off?

There are no debts that MUST be paid off at death. An estate should be set up and after certain allowances for surviving spouse are reserved and...

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Re-filing Chapter 13

In most states a repo man cannot enter into a closed premises without breaking the law. So if your car is in a closed garage, it should be safe. ...

Whether and how I can file a motion to dismiss bankruptcy (7) I filed in February 2013. (Part 1)

Online bankruptcy "firms" are rarely really legitimate law firms. They are certainly not a good option when one is preparing to file a bankruptcy...

My vehicle and bankruptcy

If the vehicle was reaffirmed then they will repo it and likely file suit against you for any deficiency, regardless of whether the report it to a...