Mr. Caldwell gave you a good analysis of the issues involved. The only thing I would add is that the shop that has completed or will complete the...

Will declaring bankruptcy discharge my obligations to my ex-wife under our property settlement and separation agreement?

If you file for relief under chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code, none of the obligations to pay to your wife will be discharged. If you file for...

What can i do to see if i qualify for Chapter 13 and will i keep my house with a repayment plan?

Under bankruptcy law, you can only put the arrears that you owe in the bankruptcy plan if the creditor's loan is secured solely by real property...

What happens after you dismiss a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case - are you obligated to make payments/fees after dismissing the case?

Once a chapter 13 bankruptcy case is dismissed, the status of all debt that you owe returns. For example, if you were paying taxes without...

In some jurisdictions where real estate values are increasing rapidly, the chapter 7 trustee waits until the value of the property reaches a point...

What debt does bankruptcy cover?

I agree with Scott. There are a lot of factors to consider other than just whether the debt is dischargeable. For example, if your income is low...

In our state, if the bills were incurred when you son was under the age of 18, then both parents would be responsible for the debt. However, the...

What can I do to get it back legally?????

Sounds like you need a family law attorney and need to file a paternity suit seeking legal custody and a child support order. At the same time you...

Debtor Counseling for former business in No asset Chapter 7?

Only individuals that are filing for relief under the bankruptcy code are required to complete pre-filing credit counseling or post-filing...

Your attorney may be able to file a motion to suspend a few months plan payments. However, if you are in a 60 month plan, your plan payment would...