Yes, you can keep your house in a Chapter 7 as long as you can make the payments. Even if you had equity in the house under Florida's homestead...

Your friend is right. When you turn 65 (or reach your retirement age), you will no longer be disabled. You will be retired according to SSA. ...

Considering bankruptcy chapter 7/ need bankruptcy/ divorce attorney

Your job should be safe. Under Federal Law it is illegal to discriminate against someone because they filed for bankruptcy. I have filed over...

I currently recieve SSI in Florida. I will be inheriting money from my father's estate soon and will have to do a spend down.

This could get complicated! Don't go this alone. You are at risk of losing all your benefits. I suggest you contact someone in Port Charlotte...

The HOA is going after me for time I stayed in my homestead apt after my bankrupty 7 filing.

Filing a bankruptcy does not automatically change the deed on a property. The HOA can charge the person who is on the deed even after bankruptcy. ...

Have you heard of Wells Fargo, (mortgage originated with Wacovia) accepting a short payoff/settlement for todays market value?

Almost every month mortgage companies change the way they deal with foreclosures. Most will allow short sales after bankruptcy but I have never...

I signed a reaffirm with my car lender in my chapter 7 bankruptcy. Can I cancel it?

A reaffirmation agreement carries the debt through the bankruptcy as if the case was never filed. It must be filed and approved by the Court before...

What are the costs generally associated with a ALJ social security disability hearing?

Medical Records. Usually the only out of pocket cost to the "claimant" (the person seeking benefits) would be obtaining medical records. Most...

My parents are looking to file for bankruptsy. They want to gift me there vehicle to mitigate losing it. What do you suggest.

Now is not the time to be transferring assets. There are specific rules that prevent people from doing exactly what they want to do. A bankruptcy...

Bankrupcy and foreclosure.

When a mortgage is discharged in bankruptcy, it does not automatically remove your name from the deed. There are several reasons why mortgage...