Does the bk judge and/or trustee have the authority to order a debtor to pay a debt that would otherwise be discharged ?

he court will ordinarily require motions to be filed and hold a hearing when making its decision. If the creditor does not raise the issue of...

If Church helps me out financially, do I have to disclose that as income while filing for bankruptcy?

Yes, as all of the other attorney's have already stated. It will not effect your ability to file or hinder anything. One of the most important...

I contacted a collection/attorney office today about the garnishments on my check and asked if they had a lien on my taxes.

As already answered, creditors cannot put liens on your taxes and intercept your refunds, with a few exceptions like student loans, domestic...

While filing for bankruptcy, Can I claim my kids living abroad as dependents in addition to my family here in USA?

In bankruptcy you cannot list dependents that do not live in the household, but you can expense the amount you send to support your family. Any...

The best thing you can do is move your banks prior to filing. Also, talk to your attorney when you file about this issue.

What if they withhold a brother's refund, without notice to either party prior to, as payment towards your debt?

You question is very unclear. Whose is they? Try reformatting so we can attempt to advise you.

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In bankruptcy proceedings can a wife file for bankruptcy without involving or including the husband?

Only the person filing with be "bankruptcy". However as the Attorney Larkin stated, there are some things such as income and joint assets that...

MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A CROSS-COMPLAINT IS DENIED WITH PREJUDICE. What does this mean?

With Prejudice means you are barred or you cannot ask again. The court is saying that it has made a final determination on the merits.

I bought some used furniture and paid for it with a check that my bank did not pay so what happens after the merchant calls

You mean you did not have sufficient funds? Bank use your funds to satisfy the order written by you. You should attempt to make good on this...

My 2 sons and my husband and I got into an argument because we ran out of power. everything would be normal once we got power.

You have a very sad story, but once the police stepped in these event's were beyond your control. Understand that once a domestic violence...