How can I know if filing bankruptcy is the best choice for me?

Consult with a local bankruptcy attorney who can go over your situation in much more detail than is possible here on this forum. Many bankruptcy...

How does a creditor file for the right to a portion of funds raised from liquidation of debtor's bankruptcy estate

Hate to say this, but hire an experienced bankruptcy lawyer.

Deed in lieu after bankruptcy?

There is no reason the bank will not accept a deed in lieu, at least none resulting from your bankruptcy. If you have a second mortgage, they won't...

House was surrendered in ch 13 two yrs ago - still in active ch 13 for 3 more yrs - changed mind - anyway to keep house now?

Where I practice in NC, the answer would be no, you cannot roll back the clock. However, you may be able to start over by dismissing your current...

If I sell my house for what I owe on the 1st mortgage will I still be obligated to the 2nd, both were discharged in bankruptcy?

Your personal liability for the second was discharged but the lien against the property remains and will need to be satisfied in order to pass...

Can I keep my tax return to catch up on my mortgage after I've filed chapter 7 bankruptcy

If you disclosed and exempted it pursuant to Illinois law you can keep all of it that Illinois law allows one to keep. If you did not disclose it...

I have an old warrent for arrest in IN(felony), but now live in FL , will this affect a bankruptcy decison, Chapter 7

I agree that it is possible that filing bk will attract the attention of the authorities. A Chapter 7 filing will provide some short term...

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Will there be problems if the trustee dismisses my chapter 13 before I get my personal injury settlement.

Talk to your lawyer. It is against the rules of attorney ethics rules (yes, we both have ethics and follow the rules) for one lawyer to talk or...

If you had payroll deduction set up then your Ch13 plan payments will come out of all paychecks you receive.

I agree you do not have to file a motion to vacate any judgment and that you should make sure to include the underlying debt in your schedules....