Can you keep all the profits on the sale of your home after Chapter 7 when case is closed? We will profit over the 100k. AZ

I agree with Ms. Bunce, provided the the case is closed with the trustee requesting and obtaining an order retaining an interest in the home. The...

I sent this email and got a automated response email on March 3rd. I didn't receive any communication til April 27th, legal?

If the company collecting the debt is considered a 3rd party collector, you may have an action under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act...

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I filed bankruptcy and got discharge this month. There was a car in me and my ex-husband name but in are divorce it says I will

First your bankruptcy only discharges your obligation to pay a creditor that you owed, it does not discharge the obligation of a co-debtor. If...

When will garnishment stop?

There are numerous issues that must be considered before determining when a chapter 13 plan has been completed. For example, if you are an above...

Bankruptcy and payroll (small business question)

Business related bankruptcy issues are normally much more complicated than consumer bankruptcy issues. I have been retained by numerous business...

How can I claim bankruptcy

If the money you owe is for unpaid tuition, books or other charges from the bursar, the debt is probably dischargeable. If the debt is based upon...

Can I negotiate a debt settlement?

In my experience, many times a debt can be settled for substantially less than 50% of the total debt, if my client has the ability to pay the...

Can my spouse file Chapter 7 if our marriage is annulled? At this point my income puts us in Chapter 13. Alone he qualifies.

Being married or not is less important than your living situation. If a man and a woman are living together as a family unit, even though they are...

Ben's answer is on point. As he stated, you can junk the vehicle. The junk yard will probably tow the vehicle at no cost to you, but will not pay...

What % of the appriasal value can I sell my home for prior to filing Chapter 7 in La.?

Mr. Caldwell gave you an excellent answer. I would like to add one point to that answer. A chapter 7 trustee can use two statutes to set aside a...