I filed chapter 13 last month and I only had my checking account for 3 months my job direct deposits my check I tryed to use my.

Sounds like a credit union share account setoff of an existing debt with the CU. Three months into the filing seems a bit late.

As a bankruptcy attorney, I know of no provision in the Bankruptcy Code that punishes an immigration applicant for using a Federally-granted right...

In a chapter 7 bk. Will the trustee do anything prior to the meeting as far as collecting? I am doing this pro se.

You wrote, "In a chapter 7 bk. Will the trustee do anything prior to the meeting as far as collecting?" A: In a few districts, the bankruptcy...

What about charitable contributions and bankruptcy???

In Eastern District of MO, where I practice, charitable donations would likely be challenged if exceeding 15%.

How do I determine the FMV of an asset to prove insolvency?

You wrote, "How do I determine the FMV of an asset...?" A: Vehicles and real property can often be researched online (KBB or the local Assessor...

Ira and bankruptcy

Your facts and questions are clearly researched but lack the focus that an attorney can bring to a personal consultation. Get a personal...

How long does bankruptcy take

The automatic stay, issued upon filing he bankruptcy, is not effective as to all Creditors, domestic support orders, for example.

If I discharge a mortgage debt in bankruptcy does the Mortgager still have to go through the foreclosure process?

You wrote, "If I discharge a mortgage debt in bankruptcy does the Mortgager still have to go through the foreclosure process?" A: I think you...

As a pro se chapter 7 recent filer. Can I call and negotiate with trustee what to surrender?

Yes. But expect little patience, sympathy or edification. Your decision to file pro se may be costly.

If my husband and I filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2007 can we file Chapter 13 in 2013?

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