Any defenses in a relief from automatic stay in bankruptcy chapter 13

As others have stated the best defense to a Motion for liftstay is to not have the hearing at all, but rather to negotiate some sort of settlement...

If you stop making your chapter 13 plan payments without notice to the Trustee, he or she will likely file a Motion to dismiss your case, for...

What is the best way to handle debt when unemployed?

Your best bet is to speak to a consumer debt attorney in Georgia. There are many aspects of your finances that a good lawyer can review and help...

Do I have to worry about transfer of claim, pro se bankruptcy in California?

It just means that if there is any recovery from the bankruptcy estate, the new creditor will receive any funds available. From your perspective,...

Do I owe my wife's credit card debt after divorce?

The first question I would ask you is whether you social security number is attached to these debts, or if she simply made you a party who was...

I am in process of a chapter 13 and I am receiving a refund for 4K from the IRS will the Trustee keep the refund?

As my collages have stated, so long as you have exemptions left on your schedule C, you can protect the tax refund this year. The bigger issue you...

I have filed chapter 13 pro se. I want to pay my mortgage outside of the plan. what must i file to do this?

It really depends on what jurisdiction you filed the case. For example, in Massachusetts, you simply need to reference the payment in your chapter...

Should I hire an attorney for debt settlement?

Without knowing more about your specific financial situation, how much debt and income you have it is very difficult to advise you. With that...

My Question is on Chapter 13 and when it is confirmed and what causes it to go longer than supposed to.

I agree with the previous answers that it seems as if your attorney has to answer some questions of yours. If your plan was to be a 36 month plan,...

I filed chapter 13 2 years ago. I have a step up plan. Last year it got modified to half the payment.

Although you can modify your chapter 13 plan payment based upon your disposable income, your plan must cure your arrears in full in addition to...