Doing a chapter 7 will my car be include in the chapter 7? Being that I just got financed for the car.

You must list all assets and debts, including the car. You have the choice of surrendering the vehicle and eliminating the debt. You can keep the...

Following Chapter 7 Bankruptcy where the home has been surrendered what is Florida Law in regards to foreclosure?

You are correct, the lender still must properly foreclose and you can defend. However, please be aware of one issue. I have seen in South...

In Florida one's house is exempt from a judgment creditor. Does this include the wages earned in order to pay the mortgage, etc?

The homestead exemption for your real estate has nothing to do with an exemption from garnishment. There is a separate exemption from garnishment...

I have a home in foreclosure. I make $80,000 a year and have no other debts. Can I surrender the house in a Ch. 7?

A chapter 7 would discharge your debt to bank. However, you remain the owner of the property until title is actually transferred. If the chapter...

When do I surrender property in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case?

You can give your car back to the lender. But consider the following complication. Have you had your meeting of creditors yet? The trustee does...

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I am a pro se filler for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I had by 341 meeting today. What is the next step for my case?

Creditors have 60 days to object to your discharge by filing a lawsuit with the court. The 60 days is from your meeting of creditors. Creditors...

Chapter 7 pro see bankruptcy case. My reaffirmation has been filed. How do I set the date for my reaffirmation hearing?

The court will set the hearing and notify you of the hearing date. (Note I am in the Southern District of Florida and this is the procedure...

Florida protects homestead property from judgment liens. A bankruptcy would discharge the debt. Keep in mind that a title company might give you...

Chapter 7? my name is on all of my sisters bank accounts. she is the only one who puts money in the accounts.

If you file bankruptcy you have to list all accounts. The funds are at risk. There is an argument as to what is called bare legal title or...

When may I file bankruptcy again?

A chapter 7 cannot be filed until 8 years after the prior filing of the chapter 7 in which you were discharged. You are eligible to now file a...