Chapter 13 is purely voluntary (because of the 13th amendment to the constitution) you can dismiss your case at any time by simply filing a...

Chapter 7

Trustee don't accept or reject exemptions - only Judges can do that. However, the Trustee may object to the exemption. If the Trustee believes...

Can an individual or a business escape paying a court judgment or a jury award by filing Chapter 7, 11 or 13?

Generally, court judgments are dischargeable in bankruptcy, absent fraud. Yes, if the jury awards more than insurance will cover, the defendant...

I am considering filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy but I have a co-borrower on my mortgage and the deed to the house is in my name.

A Chapter 7 will Discharge your obligation to pay the mortgage, absent a reaffirmation agreement. A reaffirmation agreement, is an agreement...

Ex-husband has filed for personal bankruptcy (chapter 7) in NY state and has included our jointly owned home...Am I responsible?

When a party files for protection under the bankruptcy laws, they are obligated to list ALL of their debts. So, your ex could not leave this debt...

How to negotiate taxes and student loans with a disability and little to no income

The best advise about negotiating these types of debts away is to find yourself an experienced attorney. One you understand tax resolution,...

How do I get the IRS to quit bugging me about a tax liability when my ex makes more money than I do.

Tax obligations from a joint tax return are owed wholly by both parties. That means that you must pay 100% of the debt in order to prevent...

Can a US non custodial parent claim child on income tax since custodial ex wife is a foreigner and will not file income tax?

In order to claim a child on income taxes, the child is to have lived with you for the better part of the year. Just because the custodial parent...

I want to claim my son even though he did not live with me, I told his granny i would split it with her, she says she has to pay

Don't play with the IRS. They have way too much power over your finances and freedom to do ANYTHING that may not be on the up and up. In...

Child support and taxes

Follow the money. You may not be able to get the money form the IRS (it will already have been disbursed). If the money goes to your ex - your ex...