Filing Chapter 7. Social Security & Retirement Income Question?

John, the first step to file a chapter 7 is doing a means test, as you need to make sure you qualify. The social security is not counted but your...

I am thinking about a chapt 7 bankruptcy and will have a piece of non exempt realestate i would like to keep. it has equity

If you have a co-debtor on the property, they will have to keep paying the mortgage to keep their good credit. Second, remember you only own 1/2 an...

Unusual circumstances. I need an attorney to help me either file for bankrupsy or get a student loan discharged.

You need to file a bankruptcy to get your student student loans discharged. As stated above, you need to prove an undue hardship to get them...

Will credit card companys go after my husband if I file bankruptcy on debt I incurred after we were separated (not legally).

This depends on property laws in your state in addition to how your divorce settlement is written. If you are in a community property state, you...

Documents requested by trustee before the 341 meeting.

I agree with the previous response. The trustee could be looking for many, many things. Including what your pas income was and perhaps why it is so...

What is Federal Bankruptcy Exemption used to protect a 401(k) in chapter 7. Looks like I have to use the Fed system. lived OHIO

I saw your comment and would just like to answer that if you have been dealing with attorneys who do not understand your situation, you have not...

I agree with my colleagues and also want to point out that each creditor acts differently. The creditor is who you have to worry about and not...

Can social security income be garnished for payment of a debt

There are very few creditors allowed to garnish social security (government entities for the most part). Therefore, you most likely will not have...

If I file bankruptcy in g.a can I get my car back if it get reposses

The first step is to set up a free initial consultation with an experienced attorney. You can find a good attorney by using reviews on avvo or...

Bankruptcy chapter 7. Have deferred comp plan via employer. protected like 401(k), right? It is secondary retirement. work4city

I agree with attorney Leahy, if you have assets (including pension/retirement accounts), you cannot afford the risk of doing this alone. You will...