My child is a paid actor and has his own bank account that I am also a signer on. Is his account protected if I file bankruptcy

You will need to confirm the case law on this topic in your jurisdiction with competent bankruptcy counsel, but the concepts you are dealing with...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy when self employed is much more complex, I filed a motion for an extension of time to perfect the SOFA.

There is not enough information here to answer your question, such as why your 13 was dismissed. That said, the mere filing of a 13 will not...

What steps denote lien perfection?

There is simply not enough information here to answer your question. What kind of property is being liened? What is the source of the claim? How...

My colleagues are both quite correct -- and you'll want to understand that you will need to be extremely prepared. Evidentiary hearing are a...

Can a friend serve a summons? Is certified mail delivery confirmation enough for proof of service?

At this point you may also want to consider using service by publication, which is a very specified method that uses notices printed in the local...

If a party responds to written discovery request, and later changes his response in a deposition under oath, is it perjury?

It can be -- but there isn't enough information in your question to know. And frankly, Mr. Sheffler is correct: there won't be an automatic...

My wife and I are both unemployed, just filed chap 7 br, and need to cash out my pension for living expenses, can we?

I agree with my colleagues - in particular Mr Mr. Walton when he suggests that you curb your spending before taking any pension money...

DICHARGED CHAPTER 7 IN 2010 - NOW 12/1/2012 MORTGAGE WENT UP AND MY HOA DUES. WHEN SHOULD I RENT APARTMENT?

Two major issues are implicated: First, you state that you received your discharge, but are you certain that you did not reaffirm the loan on your...

Mr. Schofield gives a very sold and complete answer. I'd also send the letter return receipt requested via certified mail to be able to prove that...

Is 1500 for a Ch 7 too much? My ex states that he only paid $350 for a Ch 13?

The fees you mention strike me as extremely reasonably -- especially so if the filing fee is included. He was required to file the credit card in...