Is it possible to answer a lawsuit before mediation w a motion to dismiss towards most of the amount owed but not all?

Yes, you may file a motion to dismiss before filing an answer or other responsive pleading under most rules of civil procedure. Not sure if you...

In Chapter 7, at a motion hearing, can I make a standing motion to close my bankruptcy case?

You can go to the hearing and announce that you are withdrawing it. Judge Ray will usually take agreed or withdrawn matters first on the calendar....

If the Trustee filed a "Report of No Distribution" or abandoned the property, or closed the case, then you are entitled to engage in a short-sale.

The trustee website states "completed" and "closed" now what happens?

If this is a Chapter 13, your discharge should issue shortly. If this is a Chapter 7, your discharge probably already issued, and if not, the case...

IF THE JUDGE ENTERS A DEFAULT OF FINAL JUDGEMENT FOR POSSESSIONS, CAN WE FILE BANKRUPTCY THE SAME DAY AND BE ABLE TO STAY IN THE

I suppose asking the question 3 slightly different ways had some purpose, but the answers are fairly consistent.

IF THE JUDGE ENTERS A DEFAULT OF FINAL JUDGEMENT FOR POSSESSIONS, CAN WE FILE BANKRUPTCY ON THE SAME DAY, THIS IS A RENTAL, AND

See the other several answers, most of which are correct. BK will not give you a roof for life, but may buy you some time. Not much.

Not sure what my rights are

Definitely need to consult a PA attorney. Ask about the Statute of Limitations in PA. You might be able to sell the property and keep the...

I received a Chapter 7 discharge at the beginning of the year but the case is still open due to non exempt assets.

It is not possible to give that level of specific advice on this forum, but generally speaking, the Trustee will enter into a written stipulation...

Do I need to include 1099-C income on my taxes if I am filing for bankruptcy in the next couple of months?

If you received a 1099C then the debt has already been discharged. The bankruptcy will not discharge that which has already been discharged. You...

Received two 1099-C. One shows discharging a mortgage debt and one shows correction checked and 00 on the discharge of dept.

The discharge of the debt and the ability to "quiet title" are not related. Forgiveness of the debt by bankruptcy discharge does not remove the...