Hello, If I have a Deposition for an unsecured Credit card for $26K can i file for bankruptcy to stop the deposition?

The bankruptcy will stay the deposition but there are other options. Don’t rush into bankruptcy. We file motions to cancel the depositions while we...

In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, can a Debtor be sanctioned for violation of the automatic stay the same as a Creditor?

The automatic stay applies to the “continuation” of “proceeding against the debtor.” Based on your prompt, your “act” of filing a witness list...

How to find a lawyer to appeal bankruptcy judge order?

At a minimum get your notice of appeal filed timely. You will then have more time to find an attorney that will fit you and your situation. The...

What is the average attorney fee for filing chapter 7 bankruptcy besides the court cost of 370$

My advice is to get a few office consultations – not seek answers via the internet. The fees should be in the same general range. Ask questions...

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What documents do I need to get to the trustee before the 341 meeting?

I would contact the trustee. This is why having an attorney that specializes in bankruptcy is so valuable. I know all of the trustees in my area...

How much cash (21K) from my checking account can I fund my Roth IRA before filing Bankruptcy?

This is not a question you should ask on a public forum. There is no attorney-client privilege. Your trustee can find this and rightfully assume...

As soon as my client hires me, I file a motion to extend those deadlines. I seek a court-allowed extension to comply with that form so that I can...

How is the equity in a property calculated in bankruptcy?

The real value of property is determined by what a willing purchaser will pay a willing seller of the property. Any other valuation is academic...

During Ch 7 bankruptcy, is making payments to my mortgage a form of reaffirmation of my mortgage?

Reaffirmation is a specific contractual procedure. Acts or payments alone cannot indicate a contractual reaffirmation.

Received a denial on foreclosure modification 2 times

I hear this all of the time. Here is what you need to understand: Modifications are like prom dates; you can ask her to go but she doesn’t have to....