Do I fight a summons, or try to settle a summons or do I file bankruptcy ?

As a Broward County bankruptcy attorney, I suggest you obtain a free consultation from an attorney to fully evaluate your situation. Whether a...

Can I keep my car and funds from a car accident if I file Chapter 7?

Is that the full amount of recovery of any possible claim? The proceeds of your accident case are not exempt, but it appears the funds will be...

Chapter 13 Florida

As a local bankruptcy attorney, please be aware that there is a procedure to eliminate second mortgages that are totally underwater in chapter 13. ...

Chapter 13 Florida

As a South Broward Bankruptcy attorney, a chapter 13 bankruptcy plan may be a method that can save your home. The filing of a bankruptcy delays...

I filled out my 1040 incorrectly i added in a 1099-c amount and included my form 982 with proof of my bankruptcy..but

The filing of the bankruptcy discharges the debt so there would be no tax. Look at the date of the write off on the 1099c. I have seen some...

If your mtg was discharged in chapter 7 bk, & it has been ll mnt in default is any possibility that WF will charge-off the mtg

It may be true that on some properties especially condos that they will take a long time to start a foreclosure, but that is unlikely in the long...

Internal Revenue Service and owed personal income taxes

IRS is allowed to collect. However, if the taxes were for a tax year at least 3 years prior to the filing of the bankruptcy, the taxes might have...

The creditor is not permitted to attempt to collect the discharged debt. However, a furniture loan may be secured by what is called a purchase...

Who has possesion rights if mortgage was in chapter 13 but failed to foreclose or take possesion before discharge

It does seem from your question that the mortgage company would be permitted to foreclose. Did the plan provide for surrender of the property? It...

Is filing bankruptcy, for me? I live in florida now, but have a home in NJ that I cannot afford. I have approx 25,000

A bankruptcy may well be appropriate depending on your income and living expenses. As a Broward County attorney, I suggest you contact an attorney...