Household size has been an issue litigated over the years since the bankruptcy law changed in 2005. Bottom line you likely would just want to file...

The inheritance is an asset that can be taken by the bankruptcy trustee to pay your creditors. If you do not file and a creditor has a judgment...

Can we sell our fully exempt house sooner than the 60 days?

Florida law on homestead as applied in bankruptcy courts provides that a homestead is protected and the proceeds are also exempt if used within a...

I am making payments for someone else's car and i am filing bankruptcy. Can I add their car?

You have no obligation to the car lender to continue making the car payments because it is not your loan. Your friend would still be obligated to...

Is it possible to file a Chapter 13 case if a prior Chapter 7 case related to the same debt was formally discharged?

Yes, you can file a new chapter 13 case even though you discharged the mortgage debt. You can try to cure the default in the mortgage over time or...

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Can I claim federal Bankruptcy exemptions in chapter 7 in Florida if not US citizen or permanent resident ?

The federal exemptions apply in a Florida bankruptcy if you are not a us citizen and do not have a green card.

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If you have the money to do so, can you pay off the balance of a chapter 13 Bankruptcy in full?

An over median debtor must remain in chapter 13 for 5 years. If you can afford to pay off early, then you can afford to pay more later. However,...

The trustee can seek recovery if you repay a debt to an insider within one year of filing bankruptcy. Though you could argue the source of the...

You only have one homestead. More details would be needed and you should consult a local attorney. If you have a remainder interest in other real...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy and the amount still owed to each creditor.

Most chapter 13 plans do not pay 100% of the balance to each creditor. For example, a plan might only pay 20% of the amount of the claim. You are...