I am on s s benefits if i file chapter 7, am i allowed to have any money left over after my expenses and if so how much

This is unsettled law - eventually the Supreme Court will address it. You need to consult local counsel to see if this is an issue in your court. ...

Child support is not discharged in bankruptcy. Your claim is a priority, so any funds that become available will go toward that first. You can...

Discharge of Attorney's Fees

Attorney fees for the Debtor's attorney could be discharged, but attorney fees the Debtor is required to pay for the ex-spouse's attorney would not...

If my bankruptcy chapter 13 case is closed, because I am behind on child support can creditors come after me?

One of the requirements to get a chapter 13 discharge is that you remain current on child support. You probably should have asked to modify your...

I filed a BK several months ago that is yet to be dishcarged, now I have a judgment for attorney's fees in a case that was filed

You should have listed the lawsuit in your Statement of Financial Affairs, and the potential liability on Schedule F You can amend for a small fee...

Does Bankruptcy eliminate a post PSA judgement ?

The debt can be discharged in a chapter 7 as to the business creditor, but if the family law judge orders you to pay it anyway, your chapter 7 does...

Can I keep secured credit card and timeshare?

If the timeshare is paid for and its value can be exempted, then you can keep it. If there is a loan payment on it, there would likely be an...

I received a settlement offer from a debt collector for a 9-year old credit card debt. What is my recourse?

The collector has already admitted that it cannot sue on the debt. Please note that ANY payment on your part will start a new statute of...

Bankruptcy

The law is 11 USC 525. Basically prohibits discrimination against someone who files bankruptcy. While any employer can disguise the...

Mortgage After Chapter 7

You may be able to get a new mortgage based on the age of your bankruptcy. After foreclosure it would likely be more difficult. I would suggest...