Can Social Security income be used to determine a chapter 13 plan. In other words, can retiree be pushed into 13 if disposable

Any money recieved from Social Security is not considered income for purposes of the means test. If you comingle funds from social security with...

Filing Chapter 7 - Are we required to notify landlord?

You need to list your current lease on Schedule G and state your intention to assume the lease. I would suggest you contact an attorney in your...

What are the future ramifications for putting your landlord in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

First I would advise you to contact an attorney in your area who handles bankruptcy cases. The bankruptcy code is not easy to understand and having...

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Renting to someone after bankruptcy discharge - what if anything is different in eviction processes if they fall behind in rent

Any lease signed after the bankruptcy discharge would not be effected by the bankruptcy. If the tenant fails to meet the lease terms you would be...

New Jersey allows you to choose between the federal and state exemptions. It will depend on which exemptions you took. Contact your attorney and...

Can the credit union take money from my checking account to pay a credit card?

Credit unions often have different rules than banks concerning accounts. If an attorney is handling your chapter 7 case contact them immediately...

Chapter 13 was dismissed before payroll deductions were received by trustee

I agree with the previous answers to contact your attorney immediately. There may be a motion or motions that can be filed to get your case back on...

You should seek out an attorney in your area who regularly handles bankruptcy cases. You can file for bankruptcy individually so long as you meet...

65 year old widow has 25,000 in unsecured debt. Should I seek debt settlement company or file chapter 13.

You should seek the advice of a bankrutpcy attorney in your area. Filing a case under the Bankruptcy Code (whether you chose Chapter 13 or Chapter...

When you get your disposable income amount out of the means test, does that include the car payment in the total amt?

The means test is complicated and I would advise you to seek advice from an attorney in your area that handles Chapter 13 cases. Additionally,...