Am I financailly responsible for my husbands debt? he bought me a new car in 2010 and then a motorcycle in 2011, both items

You are only responsible for debt for which you have signed a legal obligation. Simply receiving gifts, does not make you liable for payment. ...

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Fell behind in Chapter 13 payments, due in court for dismissal. What can we do if our lawyer has not properly represented us?

Have the situation documented as best you can - show when and how you expect to receive payment and how and when you will pay the Trustee. ...

I agree with my colleagues, the procedures differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Generally, the only time there are funds available upon...

My wife and I are in Chapter 13. We owe secured creditors about $700k and unsercured about $250k. I have a outside source that

I agree with my colleagues. This matter is too complex to be answered here. This appears to be a very important matter to you and your family's...

I have a time share that I want to surrender in chapter 13 I listed the time share on schedule F as a mortgage

I agree with my colleagues. This debt belongs on Schedule D. But as long as it is listed, the creditor will receive notice of your filing. It...

If one has filed bk chpt 7, what step should be done if some additional income comes in?

As long as you reported these items on your Schedule B, and claimed the proper exemption on Schedule C - you should be ok. It is not uncommon for...

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My previous employer wrote out my paycheck on a business check and did not take out taxes. How does this affect my taxes?

I agree with Attorney Larson. One additional point. If your employer is trying to pay you under the table, you still need to include that income...

I agree with my colleagues. The clerk of the bankruptcy court sends out a deficiency notice when a filing is lacking in some requirement. Here,...

My bankruptcy was discharged on9/7/11...I just got a letter from the trustee that we have to send her copies of our 2011 tax

That portion of your 2011 tax refund due on or before the date you filed, become part of the bankruptcy estate, and therefore can be collected by...

After an entered order granting a lien foreclosure by a private entity, not a mortgage company ...

In Illinois the new owner must give you 90 days or until the end of your lease, whichever is longer, unless the new owner wants to use the property...