Can I accept a settlement if my chapter 13 plan is complete, but not discharged?

Although the accident occurred post petition, the proceeds are part of the bankruptcy estate, if the proceeds cannot be protected. Furthermore, if...

If you filed bankruptcy in the past and received a discharge, can you file bankruptcy again using an emergency filing? skeleton?

If you have filed a chapter 13, you can file another chapter 13. If it ha been 5 years since the first bankruptcy, you are ok to file now. If...

Will I be able to keep my car after filing Chapter 7 if I choose? My payments have always been current but the car is fairly new

You may keep a car that is financed in a chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are a few things you need to consider. When making these decisions it is...

Can I file bankruptcy by myself without my husband?

Yes, a wife can file a bankruptcy without her spouse. It is important to first consult a lawyer to determine what assets may or may not be...

Whether the creditor can collect against your joint checking account when the debt is solely in your name, depends on the type of joint account it...

If I filed a chapter 7 in 2009 when can I re file a chapter 7?

In determining when to file a second bankruptcy, the filing date of your previous bankruptcy is crucial. If you had a chapter 7 in 2009, you must...

If I continue to pay the mortgages on time will her bankruptcy effect me? Was she required to notify me about the bankruptcy?

So long as you continue to pay the mortgages, her bankruptcy should not effect you. Many times, banks and mortgage companies do not want to...

Would filing a chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy cause my sole proprietorship to be closed ?

The best course of action would be to file bankruptcy before you begin to operate any business. Although the assets do not sound significant,...

Being threatened involuntary payroll deduction by credit card co. lawyer, what can i do to stop/dismiss this?

There is more than one way to stop a garnishment in Florida. The first way is to confirm whether you may qualify for an exemption from garnishment....

Why is that? And, what about the left-over debt if I only pay 30% of debts after completing my Chapter 13?

There are several reasons you may need a chapter 13 - income, assets, restructure a mortgage, etc. If you decide to file the chapter 13 and your...