Mr. Harkess is right. Both chapters will stop a foreclosure because the automatic stay goes into effect immediately upon the filing of the...

Your deadline to change your mind about a reaffirmation agreement is 60 days after the filing of the agreement or the discharge date, which ever...

Car lease multiple security deposit?

The lease probably has a provision that the lessor can retain funds based upon the mileage and the condition of the auto when it is returned. If...

Will my fiance's Chapter 7 bankruptcy affect me?

The only way a trustee would be able to go after any funds from you would be to establish that the amount your fiancé has paid you for rent in the...

Why do you think a person would switch to a po box while in ch 13? Is this suspicious?

I have had numerous clients that have problems with checks being stolen from their mailbox. Now that SS benefits are normally deposited directly...

Can my ex file for bankruptcy if I win a civil suit to collect on a contempt judgement.

If the debt is considered in the nature of child support or alimony, then the debt would be nondischargeable in a chapter 7 or a chapter 13. In...

I would like to know if your are on disability are you allowed to file bankruptcy?

Anyone at any age can file for relief under the bankruptcy code at any time. One of the questions that must be answered include, is the income...

The real question may be whether you can claim the equity in the home as exempt if you are no longer residing in the home. This issue along with...

In most jurisdictions there is no clear line where what you are talking about doing moves from proper bankruptcy planning to bankruptcy fraud. ...

If i have a judgement placed against me and its going to take awhile to go thru bankruptcy can they take my moms stuff

If it is not clear who owns the furniture, appliances and other personal property, the trustee has the burden of proof to establish that the items...