When do I have to split the money for the house since it is marital property?

Generally, marital property needs to be split equally between the parties. If you can agree with your spouse, then you could work out an agreement...

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I filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy about 45 days ago and I forgot to file my statement of intentions.

In very few circumstances is the automatic stay "automatically" lifted, or dissolved. The main reason is repeat filings within 1 year. That is not...

Recent discharge of Ch 7 that included my 1st and 2nd mtg. Now my 1st wants me to reaffirm. Q. What would happen the 2nd?

Technically, you can not reaffirm the mortgage in BK because you have already received your discharge. That will not stop the lender form having...

I just completed my Chapter 7 341 two weeks ago and I just found out I missed two pre-petition creditors. Can I still add them?

You can amend the creditor "matrix" with the Court by filing an amended schedule. The cost is $30. In regards to a discharge, there is a small...

Can there be any legal advantage to me in adding a creditor for services rendered after the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition date?

Unfortunately, once you file for bankruptcy, then your assets and liabilities (debts) are essentially frozen in time. You can not go back and add...

I know it depends on the company and situation, but what sort of deals do auto creditors often do in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

In a Chapter 7, you really can't negotiate the terms of the car loan (amount, interest, time). You can surrender the car, or reaffirm the debt. ...

I am in the process of deciding between chapter 7 vs. chapter 13. My concern is the equity in my vehicle.

Unfortunately, you are caught in the middle, so to speak. You are doing the right thing of pre planning your bankruptcy. The best advice is to see...

By definition of an uncontested he needs to be in agreement. That being said, it would be much better in the long run, if he is not going to...

How to stop a creditor from reporting negative after the debt was discharged in chapter 7 bankruptcy?

The first issue is if the debt was properly listed on your schedules. Since you filed the bankruptcy by yourself, I would have a bankruptcy...

My Ch-7 was discharge recently and now I have a hearing pending in state court Plaintiff motion to vacate sale due to violation

It sounds like the attorneys for the bank were not aware of the bankruptcy filing, and they have to vacate the sale and reset the foreclosure sale;...