Chapter 7 in central dist of CA. Have my kids 1/2 time & pay child support too. I am just barely over on means test. Household?

The short answer is yes, you may claim your children as part of your family in a chapter 7. The US Trustee may ask you for your income taxes or...

I obtained a default judgment, and the company is now out of business.

I would pull the public records from the clerk of court where the business is located and see if there are other lawsuits. If there are not many...

I am paying restitution. That said, what rights do I have, if I file for bankruptsy? Will I be sent to jail?

You can file a chapter 13 bankruptcy and put the restituion in your plan. It is a priority debt, and you will have to pay it in full, but you can...

Can a bankruptcy be amended in Florida to add my foreclosed home that has been taken back by the bank ?

As long as you included the mortgage in your chapter 7 bankruptcy and did not reaffirm the debt, you have already been absolved of any deficiency. ...

Does negotiating a tax lien with the IRS interfere with filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy?

It probably will interfere with your settlement negoatiations. THe IRS is a creditor, and creditors are not supposed to contact debtors (which...

If I marry my girlfriend and she filed bankruptcy in 2010 will it hurt my credit.

The only way your girlfriend's bankruptcy will affect you is if the two of you try to qualify for a loan together. Most likely, she won't qualify...

How do i file for back wages when the company has filed for bankruptcy.. Help I'm broke and about to evicted

You need to file a proof of claim immediately. Your claim would be a priority claim, and you would be one of the first creditors in line to get...

What bankruptcy form do I need?

You need a claims form. If you were notified of the bankruptcy court that you are a creditor in the bankruptcy, a claims form should have been...

Considering bankruptcy chapter 7/ need bankruptcy/ divorce attorney

It is against federal law to discipline or terminate you, because you filed for bankruptcy relief. That being said, I am sure such discrimination...

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Once my Ch 7 Bankruptcy is discharged, can I contact the lender and get out from under my condo? I gave it up in the bankruptcy.

You may contact the bank to do a deed in lieu, but you may also qualifiy under some mortgage companies' "Cash for Keys" programs, and get the...