Some trustees require the debtors submit their tax returns each year to determine if income has increased substantially and if the plan payment...

Can anyone explain this question; if the only income you have is disability income, your 100% service connected,

Mark's answer is correct unless you are a disabled veteran as set forth in 38 U.S.C. § 3741(1) and you incurred most of your debts while on active...

Chapter 13 question

As the other attorneys have stated, you should be able to file a motion to voluntarily dismiss and obtain an order dismissing your case. I have...

My husband is making bankruptcy. We officially married. My question is: it will not affect me?

A bankruptcy is reported by credit bureaus using the debtor that files for relief under the bankruptcy code and the debtor's SSN. If you do not...

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I am being sued by creditor and also looking to file for bankruptcy chapter 7. I owe medical bills and other credit cards.

One of the rules of this forum is that attorneys cannot solicit business. Stuart's answer gives you a great way to search for and select the...

Do I need a lawyer?

If a company or other entity has a right of recoupment, the bankruptcy discharge does not prevent the recovery of funds through recoupment. A...

How would a chapter 7 effect how my employer treats me?

You are probably worrying about something that will not be a problem for you. I have clients that work for banks, discharge debt owed to their...

I have a bill for $6800.00 from hospital , I can only pay 150.00 a month at this time will that keep it out of collections ?

There is no law that sets a minimum monthly payment amount. The hospital has the right to take the position that you must pay the full balance...

I was in chapter 13 protection plan for 13 months then I missed a payment so the lender filed forcloser on me now

If you have truly only missed on payment, then the mortgage holder has probably filed a motion to lift the automatic stay requesting the authority...

What is the maximum amount my wages can be garnished by a State agency in Missouri?

If you are to the point that you are being garnished, you need to consider whether chapter 13 or chapter 7 bankruptcy is the right option for you. ...