Will filing Chapter 13 in Oregon lift a tax offset on defaulted Student Loans, and if so will I be able to keep the tax refund?

Usually tax refunds as disposable income, on a going forward basis, are part of your Chapter 13 Plan in some fashion. Different bankruptcy courts,...

H & Block is incorrect n this instance. First a 1099A is not a forgiveness of debt income, it is merely a reporting of the sale of the property at...

How do I defend a contempt charge after I filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy on the original amount to pay after it was discharge?

I agree with the other answers that to the extent the duty to pay for the car was a equalization award, the bankruptcy would discharge the...

Am a cosigner on commercial loan for my brother property $(650) and the lender try to forclose on the property , then my brother

The Chapter 7 Trustee would only take property that was not exempt and would provide a dividend to your general unsecured creditors. You need...

I am in bankruptcy for about a year. I inherited 15000. right after i declared bk . the court took it. it was in the will , and

Unfortunately, there is not much of an exemption for intangible property in an Indiana bankruptcy ($350.00) which is what you have. In a Chapter...

I just filed my chapter 7 this week. I didn't list my future earnings as exempt on official form 6c, can my wages be garnished?

Post petition earning are not generally part of the bankruptcy estate that a Chapter 7 trustee can get unless the right had vested (e.g., a bonus...

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How can i keep tax refund in chap 13? What are vaild reasons for dismissal accepted by judge? How soon can I refile?

You may want to discuss with your counsel amending your schedules I and j and plan to include your tax refund and these expenses on a monthly...

Can I petition to sell a surrendered property in Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Yes you can still sell the "surrendered" property. However, given the time frame, you will need to get the Court to enjoin the sale by the...

I agree that state law controls the issue of the lien. In bankruptcy, generally the lien will pass through unaffected in a Chapter 7 . The asset...

What are my options if a jeweler declares bankruptcy?

I agree with the other respondents that you will need to file a claim in the bankruptcy case. In addition, you may have a non-dischargeability...