I am currently in a chapter 13 bankruptcy and I just started receiving child support

If the additional income results in your ability to pay more to unsecured claims, the receipt of child support. If you are a below median debtor...

Disability payments in bankruptcy?

Your answer will depend upon whether Texas statutes allow you to exempt private disability insurance an the amount that can be exempted. The...

Can a creditor take a car that has a lien on it even thou I have been discharged from debt over 5 years ago?

The only way you could be held responsible for the damage to the auto would be if the creditor could prove that you intentionally damaged the auto....

How do I change the amount I pay for my rent on my chapter 7 that I already submitted

You can file an amended schedule J. If your § 341 hearing (meeting of creditors) has not been held, you can simply tell the trustee that your rent...

Is there a way to tell without asking direct if a title loan company has abandoned efforts to collect a debt.

Not sure if California title loans work the way those loans work in our state, but signing the title over to a title loan company is kind of like...

A perfected lien is required to trump the rights of the bankruptcy trustee. Thus, if a lien is not perfected on any real or personal property, the...

If I marked “retain” on the statement of intentions for for my home and I don’t reaffirm. Will the mortgage auto discharged?

As Mr. Starrett stated what is on the Statement of Intent has no bearing on what happens, that document simply provides what the debtor's intent...

Home foreclosed new buyer is allowing me to stay for a while?

I agree with the other answers. The amount of rent is the primary issue. However, the new owner may require a credit check to determine you...

If I understated rent on recent applications, will it come back to haunt me if I choose to file chapter 7?

The section of the bankruptcy code that could result in your two personal loans being determined to be nondischargeable requires that the creditor...

How can I start fresh with debt?

Bankruptcy is probably your only way out, but first you need to take advantage of a free initial consultation with an experienced bankruptcy...