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In a CH. 7 Bankruptcy, can I claim a homestead exemption even though there isn't any equity in my house?
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Answered on May 17, 2016
The chapter 7 trustee cannot try to sell your home even with a carve out if you use the homestead exemption; the trustee can sell and try a carve...
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Should I still take the Homestead Exemption in Bankruptcy Ch. 7 just to be safe?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
If you do not take the homestead exemption, the bankruptcy trustee can try to sell your home and find an investor on a short sale. However, if you...
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Can someone help please
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Answered on May 16, 2016
I am not clear from your question if you have already filed bankruptcy-it appears you have not. An accident settlement is an asset that is not...
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Will they make us sell one of the homes if he filed personal bankruptcy?
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Answered on May 11, 2016
Did you jointly sign personal guarantees? Florida law protects husband and wife property that can be properly classified as "tenants by the...
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Do I have any recourse to access those funds being held in the Chapter 13 trust account?
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Answered on May 10, 2016
Your case might have had a "vesting" order so that payments for your mortgage in the plan would still be paid to the lender due to delays in...
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If I accept a lump sum alimony payment, will that be discharged if I file bankruptcy?
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Answered on May 02, 2016
Your question is a bit unclear with the terms you used. One issue is the obligation to pay. If the person who is obligated to pay files a chapter...
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When I file for bankruptcy, will it affect my husband?
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Answered on May 02, 2016
Your creditors cannot recover from your husband. He is not responsible for your debt. It might make sense to file bankruptcy if you can prior to...
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Can the living trust that my parents set up for me be taken if i am in default of a personal loan in florida
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Answered on May 02, 2016
This is a complicated question depending on the actual trust. and circumstances. If your parents are still alive and it is their trust, you have...
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Will the Mortgage Modification Medication (MMM) program strip a 100% underwater HELOC in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
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Answered on May 02, 2016
No. There was a period of time where we could strip a completely underwater HELOC in a chapter 7, but the United States Supreme Court recently...
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Can there be a lien put on our house that my wife is a co borrower on?
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Answered on April 28, 2016
Generally in Florida there is a fully protected homestead. A student loan does not create an obligation that would put the home at risk. If the...
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