Can I reopen a Chapter 7 bankruptcy asset case to include a creditor who did not receive notice?

I agree with my colleagues. You still owe the debt to an omitted creditor in an asset Chapter7 and it is impractical to reopen the case and...

How do I get my money back from a bankruptcy attorney that hasn't filed in over a month?

Mr. Berkus nailed the answer to your question. Look at your representation agreement, make sure you provided the information the attorney required...

I'm letting a car go back that i can no longer afford,the finance company is threatening me with wage garnishment, Chapter 7?

Chapter 7 may work for you but there is no way to really advise you based on the information provided. I strongly urge you to contact one or more...

Can I sue my lender for discharging my mortgage in a bk in 09 even though I thought it was left out of bk?

Anybody can sue anyone for anything, so yes you could sue them. However, you would lose and possibly, probably, be hit with sanctions for filing a...

I think probably not. Even if they refund the overage, they may pay it to the Ch13 trustee handling your case. Also, now that your disposable...

My wife an i are thinking about filing for bankruptcy with 100,000 secured by my mother and 40,000 taxes plus 180,000 unsecured.

A follow up to Mr. Whitaker's question, at least sort of, you mention a $100,000 secured debt which I presume is owed to your mother rather than...

Can I file a chapter 7 bankrupcty by myself if I am married?

Sure you can file but you will have to take his income and your overall household size into consideration. This is fairly straightforward for an...

I have retained a lawyer to file a chapter7

I doubt it. Dealing with credit card companies is a pain in the a**. They are rarely easy to deal with and if you just call in and try to...

I need a car very badly. My engine seized. I have only 8 months left on my Ch. 13, have never missed a payment.

This seems to be yet another area where local practices differ significantly. Where I practice a Ch13 debtor does not need court permission to...

My ex and I had a hearing 7 business days ago.

This seems to be a family law issue rather than a bankruptcy issue so I added that as an area where attorneys can answer.