I asked a question about why a trustee would object to my plan, believing that I was hiding assets.

People may think you are not represented because you are asking a question in this public forum as opposed to asking your own attorney. You paid...

Is homestead exemption $15,000 or $30,000 if I'm married and husband is filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy... not myself?

Hi there, sorry I did not see your post earlier, but I do practice in Bolingbrook and can help you with this question and/or your entire...

Could both of our vehicles be seized once we file a Chapter 7?

Hi there! Consult a bankruptcy lawyer in your general area to be sure, however, in Illinois and Ohio, where I practice, you would not lose the...

Ch 7 Bankruptcy. I have been unable to get a straight answer. What will the park where I lease space for my mobil home do?

You are correct in that it is an eviction you will be facing. The answer to your question of "how long can I stay here without paying the rent"...

no, only a state institution can garnish a tax refund like that. Same with Federal Tax refunds, only a federal agency can garnish that.

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I would think the answer is no, but I am not sure on that. You really need to speak to an attorney in person about this.

84 yr old father is about to have his Chapter13 dismissed for missing payments

Depending on his situation, there may be options like the above attorney suggests, ie, Motion to Modify Plan or Motion to Defer Payments. Give...

Can my wife file bankruptcy separately without any harm to my credit

My law firm practices here in Illinois, so please give us a call or email and we can advise you on this matter. However, short answer is no, your...

Who do I pay rent to if LL filed Chapter 7 and Trustee filed No Asset Statement and does LL have ability to extend our lease?

The Landlord owns the house until the sale date, so pay the rent to the landlord. Once the landlord does not own the house anymore, the new owner...

Logically, No. They would not even know who you owe nor would they have any duty to any creditors to pay them. Please check the thumbs up...