For purposes of the Median Income/Means Test, the reimbursement is considered income to you.

Paid cash for car with only my money. Put wife's name on title for insurance. Removed her name. Asset in her bankruptcy?

The bankruptcy petition requires that you dicslose such a transfer if it occurred within 2 years of the filing of the petition. The Trustee has...

Generally, making a transfer of any kind before filing a bankruptcy is not a good idea. However, when there is little or no equity, it should...

I had a permanent modification for 1 year, and then filed chapter 7 without reaffirming the mortgage. Does chap 7 void mod..

As long as you continue to make your payments, you can stay in your home. The bankruptcy discharge eliminated your legal obligation under the...

When a bankruptcy is filed does it stay a divorce trial until the bankruptcy is final

Bankruptcy does not stay a divorce trial. It may be a basis to continue the trial if there are issues in the divorce that the bankruptcy may address.

Yes. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides a discharge of the obligation under the judgment, the same as it does for credit cards and medical...

Yes. This income is not exempt and must be considered for the Median Income/Means Test whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Remember that an...

Can a reaffirmed debt be listed in a subsequent bankruptcy filing?

A reaffirmation is not valid unless signed, filed and approved before discharge. If reaffirmed after discharge and if the bankruptcy was not...

I have a court case that keeps getting pushed back, and I live in a different state, they say I can pay 850$ & drop the case.

Yes. A chapter 7 bankruptcy will provide a discharge of your obligation to pay your debts, including a claim against you in a pending court case...

Filed bk chapter 7 today. wage garnishment hits tomorrow. my employer says too late b/c payroll co. prob took it already. Help!

The money should be refunded to you on your next check and should not be sent to the creditor. If you filed using an attorney, your attorney can...