Any advice will be appreciated, regarding chapter 13

There are multiple questions and some misconceptions in your limited fact pattern and questions. I will try to answer some of them. First, the...

It is likely that the facts you described would not result in a determination that you are no longer eligible for a chapter 7 discharge. However,...

Can I file a bankruptcy

If you are asking, will your bankruptcy show up on your husband's credit file with the credit bureaus, the answer is no. Each person's credit...

Can you transfer property right before filing a bankruptcy and what constitutes as an asset?

Transferring property on the eve of bankruptcy could result in your father-in-law being denied a discharge as his actions may be considered an act...

How do you figure out the value of an estate?

There are a number of issues that need to be addressed quickly with the chapter 13 bankruptcy. Depending upon the status of the plan payments, the...

Will a settlement from being hurt in a car wreck keep me from getting Social Security disability?

Mr. Pham's answer is right on point. The difference in the two programs, is that SSI is a needs basis program, which is part of the welfare system...

First, you should never give your name in an open forum like this. You never know who is reading forums like this. It is very difficult to...

If I file chapter 7 prior to divorce, can i still be awarded the jointly owned marital home in equitable distrubution

It is possible to be awarded property in a divorce proceeding even though a person has filed for relief under chapter 7. However, if the property...

Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Arizona… lived in AZ under 2 years, what are the amounts for homestead and property exemptions?

It is likely that you mom can use either California or Federal exemptions, and California has two different exemption schemes. Some debtors are...

I got a summons for debt I owe. What now?

A cause number is a case number. Along with the summons, you should have also been served with a copy of the complaint, which is what you answer. ...