If you have proof that the debtor is hiding assets or committing any other bankruptcy fraud, you can report that information to the United States...

The Homestead Exemption, or any other exemption for that matter, protects a certain amount of the fair market value of an asset from being used by...

How do you extinguish a lien after loan was discharged in Chapter7 BK, in California

To trace the history of your loan servicers, you can send the current servicer a Qualified Written Request asking for that information. Details...

If all the money in the account is from wages, then I usually apply CCP Sect. 704.070 in the amount of 75% of the account balance, and also Sect....

Chapter 7 venue question: I just moved to a different county with a different bankruptcy court. Is it OK to file in the old cnty

The venue declaration on the Chapter 7 Petition reads: "Debtor has been domiciled or has had a residence, principal place of business, or...

Do I file an Amended Statement of Financial Affairs for a Dismissed Civil Case by a Creditor.

If I am following your facts correctly, if your filed Statement of Financial Affairs correctly discloses that you were a party to the referenced...

How much do we keep in the sale of our house if we filed Chapter 13?

I agree with the previous response but would also point out that, especially in a divorce situation, you should be as precise as possible in...

If you have a house and an apartment can you loose them if you file a bankruptcy

Atty. Bunce is correct. The key is how much equity you have to protect. If you owe about what the properties are worth, then you might not have...

City in bankruptcy. I am a creditor. Rec'd notice from saying register for "courtesy notice of e-filing"; Is this really needed?

Is it "necessary"? No. A good idea? Yes, for many reasons - Your copy of a notice can't be lost in the mail (as Atty. Bunce has noted), it's...

How long do bad debts discharged in BK stay on credit reports?

Generally, all debt discharged in a Chapter 7 will show as "Discharged in Bankruptcy" on the credit report for a period of 10 years from the date...