What are the problems with filing chapter 13 bankruptcy after the short-sale of your home?

Generally with short sales the lenders are forgiving the difference between the sale price and the loan balance, which will result in the issuance...

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Chapter 13

I agree with the other answer. Call the firm that did your 13 and ask them to help with these issues. If they do not, find someone else to get it...

Banckruptcy?

I'm not sure it's ever advisable to get a NEW car ever. Those things' value drops like a rock the second you drive it off the lot... used but new...

What if your husband filed bankrupcy before you were married? Can the spouse file? are his bills considered?

You can file a bankruptcy without him. Your total household income will be reviewed to satisfy something called the "MEANs test" (notice my...

Is it wise to change attorneys because I mentioned under the table wages and now am being asked to fill out an income statement.

Never lie. Never lie. It's not worth it. This being said, the attorney will need her income for the means test, which you will pass. 99.99%...

I reaffirmed on a car last yr can i still turn the car back in on my bankruptcy?

I've stopped counting how many answers have "attorneys hate reaffs!" You can't add it now and can't discharge it in a subsequent bankruptcy. See...

How long does a Chapter 7 stay on my credit that was fully Discharged on 26 June 2002?

Chapter 13's stay on your credit for 7 years after discharge. Chapter 7's stay on for 10. The fact that you filed a bankruptcy should pale in...

I am pro-se. can I submitt an exempt item after filing in chapt7

Amend right now. You'll be ok, but amending now rather than later will give the trustee the impression you're trying the best you can being pro se...

My Spouce wants to file a chapter 13 and I want to file a chapter 7.

Start the 13 and try it out. If you decide you don't like it later, you can voluntarily drop out or sever and refile to a 7 on your own later and...

MY Chapter 7 BK was approved March of 2008. Can I undo a reaffirmation agreement w/ the bank on a car loan?

unfortunately, that is exactly why we (attorneys) do not like those things. I do not sign off and let clients keep upside down cars for the exact...