I am an unsecured creditor in a chapter 13, I know the debtor lied about income, and does not report e-bay income.

Contact the trustee assigned to the case and advise of your concerns. I would not advise trying to gain access to any of his accounts unless the...

Bankruptcy Chapter 7

Verify with your attorney that no notices mailed to the creditor were returned. Nevertheless, if you had a "No asset case" meaning the trustee did...

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How long does the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process take in general?

Assuming no assets are taken by the Trustee to pay to your creditors (by far more common), about 3-4 months from date of filing of the case to date...

What makes Chapter 13 bankruptcy different from Chapter 7?

You should consult an attorney. Any competent bankruptcy attorney will advise you of the major differences between the two in much more detail than...

Will I be able to receive a settlement while in Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Settlement for what? Personal injury? Workers Compensation? We don't have enough information to intelligently respond. In addition this will...

Can a Chapter 13 bankruptcy be converted to Chapter 7?

I agree with Mr. Diamond. It is certainly possible. Whether it is advisable is a completely different question for which we have insufficient...

How long does a Chapter 7 bankruptcy last on a credit report?

Yep. Ten years from the date of filing of the petition with the court. You should start being able to get credit within a few months of discharge,...

If I file Chapter 7, can I keep my home?

If you are current on your mortgage at the time you file your ch7 and the amount of equity you have in your home is within the exemption limits...

Will a Chapter 7 bankruptcy not allow me to get student loans?

It won't be a problem for Pell Grants. For federally guaranteed student loans, it should not be a problem, see 11 USC 525 (e) )(I think) which...

What documents do I need to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

For the intital consultation, I tell people they need to have a good understanding of what their situation is and how they got into that situation....