How do joint checking accounts affect bankruptcy?

As noted by others, the existence of the Joint account will not impair your ability to file bankruptcy, but it will impact the assets available for...

How long does it usually take for the judge to close a bankruptcy case in Florida. Debt discharged in mid December.

The Judge does not close the file, the Clerk does. The answer to your question depends upon whether it is a "no-asset" case or an "asset" case. ...

We received a final judgment of foreclosure . The public sale date is 6 days from today . Do we have time to file bankruptcy ?

If you file under any chapter of bankruptcy before the sale, the sale with either not go forward (if you inform the clerk of the foreclosure court...

I'm considering filing Chapter 7 and have a question about filing status with my son.

This is tough to answer in a vacuum. For example, one needs to know the nature of your debts. If you debts are not primarily consumer debts, then...

In Florida Bankruptcy Chapter 11 when an order is made what does the 10 days to file to set aside the order. The signature date?

Mr. Cantrell is right. The time runs from the date the order is entered on the docket, which is usually indicated on the top of the order these...

All of the posted answers are correct. Your question is too vague and the amount you have at risk is too speculative to expect a meaningful...

Should I move now? How long do I have before I get evicted? Should I go to the upcoming hearing? Please Help.

Sounds like it is time to talk about a short sale and whatever key money you might be entitled to. I can refer you to a qualified real estate...

What is the Statute of Limitations on a Civil Final Judgement?

If the prior judgment was by default, meaning that you did not answer or appear (since you claim not to know about it), then the prior judgment may...

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Trustee selling my house after chapter 7? HELP!

Mr. Lampert and the others have it right!. Either amend your exemptions to take the homestead and sacrifice the $4k wildcard, or bid against the...

I discovered a judgement recently from a Credit Card after Chapter 7 discharged over a year ago

Mr. Vassalo nailed the answer exactly. Let your bankruptcy lawyer know. By the way, your lawyer did not miss it, you did. Don't blame the lawyer...