The franchise tax board is garnishing my wages. I'm filing for chapt 7. How long to stop them

Even thought filing Chapter 7 will stop the wage garnishment, it won't necessarily make the debt go away. Discharging taxes is possible, but only...

You might not need to add them at all. If yours is a "no asset" case, and the creditor you are referring to is an unsecured creditor, then they...

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What is considered to be "disposable Income" as defined in a bankruptcy document.

I agree with the previous 2 answers but would also suggest you look at Schedules I & J which also are available for download from the court's...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy How much do attorneys typically charge for a car redemption on top of the usual 1500?

Every attorney is different, so you would have to ask around. Personally, I do not charge any additional amount to handle the paperwork for a...

If I want to redeem a car in Chapter 7, do I have to do it right when I file or can I wait to be sure before asking for it?

You must state your "intention" regarding surrender, reaffirm or redeem, at the time of filing, but you will have until 60 days after your first...

Can I redeem a car to its value even if i am late on payments? If so do I have to back pay the late fees?

You can only redeem a car if the lender agrees to the redemption. So, it is purely a matter of negotiation. The lender does not need to accept...

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I agree with Atty. Chen - especially if the "questionable practices" you refer to have been related to obtaining default judgments without proper...

Can a mortgage company foreclose on my home while I am awaiting a bankruptcy discharge?

I agree with all of the prior responses, but would just like to try to answer the other part of your question for you concerning your renters. In...

I agree with Attorney Fenn that bankruptcy may help. Even though it sounds like you may be "judgment proof" as far as any creditors trying to...

3 months behind, the lender wants to repossess but does not know where I live, work. filing for C. 7 Am I breaking the law?

No. Keeping the car and not paying is not legal, it is theft. The fact that you hired an attorney won't stop them from calling, they can still...