1. Hide the car. What they can't find, they can't take. 2. Do the on line credit counseling course today. You can not file on the same...

I filled a BK 13 in August of 2012......No word or money dispensed from my Trustee as to the completion of the BK ? Normal ?

Not normal. You should be getting reports from the the trustee. Call the trustee ASAP and inquire as to the status of the case and the payment...

My ex-husband filed for bankruptcy. In the marital settlement it states that he cannot name joint debt in a bankruptcy.

The marital settlement agreement was between you and your ex-husband It has no impact on his creditors. As a debtor filing a bankruptcy, he...

Is it possible to file both a Chap 7 and chap 13 at the same time?

If you file a Chapter 7 first, you would not be granted a Chapter 13 discharge unless you filed the 13 four years after the the Chapter 7 was...

What happens when the bank sells your mortgage during bankruptcy procedures?

The sale of the mortgage will not have any impact on your bankruptcy discharge. It sounds like you want to give up the property. If you are...

Could I have discharged school tuition in my bankruptcy? It was not a student loan just debt owe to a school.

Discharged of a debt is based upon 11 USC 523(a)(8). If the debt was merely a school expense and you did not sign a promissory note, chances are...

Chapter 13 for only one spouse

No. Only the debts of the Debtor filing the bankruptcy can be included. However, joint debts may be included. The joint debts can be paid at...

Bankruptcy Disposal Income Calculation : Illinois

I am sorry but there is no way to answer your question. Every case is different. You must meet with a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney for a...

I am disabled living on disability social security and I want to file a chapter seven can I keep my car it is paid for, ?

Assuming you have lived in Illinois for several years, you would likely be claiming Illinois exemptions. The vehicle exemption is $2,400. In...

How long does bankruptcy take?

I filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition for a Debtor on September 10, 2012 in the Northern District of Illinois. She received her discharge on...