Can i buy a new car right before i file for a Chapter 7 to surrender my current vehicle to the bank?

I met with a client on a Wednesday, advised her to buy a new car, which she did on Thursday, and we filed her bankruptcy on Friday. She...

Understand that you have two roles. You are an individual that might have guaranteed the LLC credit account; AND you are an officer of the LLC. A...

Personal bankruptcy - Sub -s has credit card debt (My name on card). What happens with that debt?

Your personal liability is discharged, the corporation still owes the money. Corporations cannot get a discharge in bankruptcy. You can dissolve...

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Employer taking more than 25% for two garnishments, which is against state law. How do I remedy this?

The student loan garnishment is likely a non-judicial garnishment, allowed by federal law, which trumps state law. You need to go to the state...

What do I do if I have a judgement against me for a car from a buy here pay here when I told them to take the car back?

Your chapter 7 should eliminate the judgment, assuming you bought the car before you filed the bankruptcy. See the case of In Re Pratt out of MA,...

How long before court sends discharge paperwork?

Your lawyer ought to be contacting the court clerk to find out why the case is lingering so long.

Post chapter 7 discharge. Assets listed as exemptions and not claimed by the trustee, are they the property of the debtor?

Generally, you need to bring an action to recover the funds before the discharge. It is not automatic. If your discharge was entered before you...

IM CONFIRMED IN CHAPTER 13 BK, I DID THE BK TO TAKE CARE OF MY HOA DUES, BUT THE TRUSTEE INCLUDED MY UNSECURED DEPT-CREDIT

It is clear that you do not understand bankruptcy. You cannot pick and choose what debts to address in a bankruptcy. It covers all debt. You...

Is there anything I can do if the judge denies a bankruptcy fee waiver?

You can contact legal aid or your local bar association to see if one of them can assist you with an appeal. If not, then the cost of an appeal...

How much in average attorneys charge to file for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Central Florida?

Most attorneys will have a no fee initial consultation. Often the court will set limits on fees depending on your circumstances. When you meet...