Hello I'm currently filing bankruptcy a chapter seven and I was told in Indiana the trustee has required us to give up 90 percen

Each state allows you to protect certain assets when you file Chapter 7. These are called exemptions. In Indiana, you can protect: $17,600 of...

How do I reopen a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Indiana pro se to reaffirm my home ?

The $260 is the court filing fee. Your attorney seems to be offering to do it for free. However, have your attorney check the Southern District...

Bankruptcy in indiana. if i file will it stop court dates. i have a judgement that was done when i was out of town. my ex

Filing bankruptcy gives you the "automatic stay" which immediately stops all collection actions against you, including lawsuits. However, if you...

If my parents declare bankruptcy, do they get to keep their 2 homes that are paid for and are on my mother and father's name?

As long as your parents don't have any joint debts, he may be able to exempt the properties as long as they are held under a tenancy by the...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy and surrender of the home, dicharged and bank now calling

Based on the facts as you describe them (home was surrendered in the Ch 13 plan), the debt has been discharged as to your husband and he is no...

My wife and are wanting to divorce.. We have two children and high debt and need to know if bankruptcy is an option.

Some of the messiest divorces are the ones with no attorney. The paperwork gets done wrong and you both will regret it in the future. If you...

If filing bankrupcy on unsecured debt and I own my home can they take my house from me? I am on Disability.

It depends on how much equity you have in the home. Indiana exemptions allow you to protect up to $17,600 of equity in your residence. If you...

I'm over the Indiana median income standards for Chapter 7 for a family of 7, can I still file only with additional tests?

Determining whether you are above or below the median income is only Step 1 in determining your eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you are...

In my 3rd year of a Chapter 13. Have not missed any payments. about a year to go, 100% repayment plan. Second Mortgage went up

Regardless of who is cutting the checks, the mortgage company is REQUIRED to file a Notice of Payment Change with the bankruptcy court at least 21...

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There are several factors to consider in determining whether hardship discharge is an option for you and whether it is going to accomplish your...