Is there any way to get a payment extension on a Chapter 13 motion to dismiss?

If you have a meaningful way to get caught up, the Trustee will listen. If you propose to get further behind before you get caught up, then (s)he...

Please define "current value of property without deducting exemption."

You put the current value of money that the asset would produce if it were sold, ignoring any liens. When you claim your exemption, you would...

Student loan proceeds in bankruptcy. Income for Means Test? Asset? How handled

I agree with the earlier answers - you NEED to consult with a knowledgeable local bankruptcy attorney. I do not agree that it is income for the...

How common is adverse proceedings when some of the info on credit app was wrong?

Talk to a bankruptcy attorney about this. From what you disclose, it does not sound like fraud when you applied. However, there are other factors...

In my experience, most individual/small practitioners would refund most if not all of your retainer. Unfortunately, the larger firms, often based...

Online credit card applications: chapter 7 bankruptcy

Very unlikely - after over 4 years of paying as agreed, CC company would have a difficult time arguing that your intent when you mis-keyed your...

The so-called "independent" foreclosure review is another Obama-Walsh-OCC whitewash. I need a lawyer to file my SOLID complaint.

The independent review may actually uncover something in your case and determine that you are entitled to money damages. That would be the time to...

Currently in chapter 13, we are 9 months behind in mortgage. Now bank has filed for motion to lift stay.

Assuming you have not already been considered, request a modification under HAMP. The guidelines require lenders who participate to ignore the...

What is an order of dismissal?

It means that the court does not wait forever for a Plaintiff to prosecute its case. Because the Plaintiff failed to move forward, the court...

How soon can i file for bankruptcy if i lose job

To add to the previous answers, if you want bankruptcy protection now, you can file a chapter 13. If/when you lose your job, the change in...