Does bankruptcy include i.r.s. back taxes?

Your situation is not one that a simple bankruptcy can solve. I agree with my colleague that you should contact an attorney experienced with tax...

Can a creditor withhold a release of lien for unsecured debt during a Chapter 13?

It's likely that there was a "cross-collateralization" clause in the "unsecured" loan, making it really a secured loan. That's standard procedure...

We have recieved a relief of automatic stay for our home in Kansas. How long until foreclosure?

Once the mortgage creditor is granted relief from the automatic stay, they have to go through the normal foreclosure process just like if there was...

How can I get a bankruptcy attorney off of my creditors?

1. You should send the creditors notice in writing that you've fired the attorney. 2. You should also demand your money back from the attorney,...

My car was paid off thu my bankruptcy 13 case has been discharged do car dealership know this or do i need to contact them about

They should be aware and release the lien. If they do not, contact your bankruptcy attorney or submit a KDOR request for lien...

If I file for bankruptcy, could my 'rent' or household contributions be a problem?

I've filed many bankruptcies in Kansas for clients in similar situations. List the rent you pay on Schedule J and also disclose the payments to...

The only portion of a tax refund that can be exempted in Kansas is the Earned Income Credit. Trustees routinely ask about what you did with a tax...

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You can only exempt one home in Kansas. Because you own two, you've got a problem. It's sometimes possible to keep a non-exempt asset in...

A loan on my 401k in bankruptcy? Are they a secured creditor?

1. The 401(k) loan is not listed with the rest of your creditors as a debt in your bankruptcy. You can't be both the creditor and the debtor on...

We filed Chapter 13 instead of 7 and we want to turn a vehicle back to the lender

You can surrender a vehicle in a ch. 13. The impact that will have on your plan payment depends on your income and whether all claims are being...