The bankruptcy stops the lawsuit and eliminates the debt. So relax if you are filing. Just make sure to give your lawyer the name of the attorney...

Take a hard look at what you are trying to keep (e.g. house, car, jet ski?) and consider ditching it. Chapter 7 will be better suited for you if...

Talk with your attorney about objecting to the claim. You may or may not be able to successfully object. The court has wide discretion to limit...

The main hidden cost is the possibility you will likely get a 1099 for the forgiven debt. You may owe tax on it. Make sure you use an experienced...

It typically takes about 4-6 wees to get a car title after bankruptcy. Check with your attorney because the lender may just be sitting on the...

I will add to the excellent advice above that in very rare instances the spouse’s income can be excluded. First, your state would have to...

Check with some lenders and they will give you the answer. Do a search on lenders in your area and check their online reviews.

If you filed Ch. 7, then you must pay off the car to get the title. If you paid off a Ch. 13, you should have received the title assuming the car...

Mote details are needed to give you a good answer. If the Chapter 13 is closed, I don’t see how it could affect your claim to the surplus.

Call the car finance company and ask if they will let you resume payments without having to catch up the missed payments.