Do I need my banckruptcy lawyer to represent me on a foreclosure, if at the end we want to include the house in the chapter 7?

Litigating the foreclosure will keep you in the house longer if a competent attorney is handling your foreclosure. So if your goal is to stay in...

Is it possible to add a house as a surrender in a chapter 7 after the discharge and the case is closed?

As long as you did not reaffirm, you are not personally liable for the debt. Therefore, if you no longer wish to keep the house AND did not...

I vioated my probation by failing drug tests, and have a court date the day before i was suposed to get off. Will i do time?

It will depend on the judge that sentenced you to the probation. Some judges have no tolerance for probation violations and will resentence you if...

Can I exponge my record?

You would have to check with your state's laws. In Illinois, felonies can not be expunged if a conviction was entered against you. Were you...

Need to know if i can rent home after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy

All landlords have different criteria for potential tenants. From my experience, you will not have a problem finding a landlord that will be...

After filing bankruptcy (Chap 7) should I get a car after its discharged or a credit card to start re-establishing credit?

I would suggest financing a car of low value (5k or less) before filing the bankruptcy and reaffirming it in the BK. That way you can obtain the...

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Im filing chapter 7, my ex-boyfriend stays with me occassionaly. do i have to count him in my bankruptcy?

What exactly do you mean "count him in"? I am assuming you are asking if he would count as a household member for means test purposes. If he is not...

Do I have to serve time for a DUI? What is the smoothest process to deal with this? Should I hire an attorney?

I highly doubt you will do time. You have no priors and there were no injuries resulting from your actions. In Illinois, you would be eligible for...

I live in PA. I am married but not on house deed or mortgage. Can I file chapter 7 without risking the house?

Yes, you can file Chapter 7 without risking the house since you are not on the deed or the note. Whether you actually should file bankruptcy...

I violated my probation, what could be my punishment under the punitive charges.

One of two things can happen. The court will either revoke your probation and resentence you for the theft or the judge will give you another...