If you stop making your leased car payment it may be repossessed before you can file the bankruptcy case. If you still have the leased vehicle...

Can a mortgage company try to get money from me even after I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy.

If you received a discharge in your Chapter 7 case and did not execute or have a reaffirmation agreement with the mortgage company filed within...

Chapter 13 Repayment plan and other bills.

Chapter 13 may not be right for you. There could be other solutions that will allow you to meet your financial goals and continue to take care of...

Can I start adversary law suit in my chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings to ask court to annul illegal foreclosure sale NYS ?

You will want to consult with an attorney to determine the best venue, which is likely state court or Federal District Court. Federal Bankruptcy...

You should contact your attorney to tell him/her about your intentions to retire. Your attorney will be able to explain how that will affect your...

Service of Chapter 13 plan?

I agree with Richard Blumenthal. I will add that you need to file a Certificate of Service within the bankruptcy case stating when the plan was...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy and protecting your home

The answer to your question depends on a number of factors. One of the most important factors is the value of the real property versus the balance...

You are never required to hire an attorney in order to file bankruptcy, but I recommend it 100% of the time. Given the circumstances you have...

I surrendered my home in my Chapter 13 in late 2010. I was discharged January 2013, and the bank foreclosed in September 2013.

The timeline for purchasing a home after bankruptcy or foreclosure is not controlled by the bankruptcy code, unless your Chapter 13 is still...

Will the mortgage company do a loan modification while I am in a chapter 13?

Many mortgage companies will agree to modify loans while a borrower is in bankruptcy. However, keep in mind that the Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee...