Do I need to get court approval to buy a car with 2 payments left on my chapter 13? it should be discharged in November..thanks

I would refer you to your local rules. However, I am assuming that not only do you want to buy a car you also want to borrow money to finance this...

If anyone file bankruptcy by representing himself under CHAPTER 13 in NY then whether he can amend the forms later in court ??

I completely agree with the previous advise that you are required to present correct schedules and should amend as required. However, Why you need...

Can a Louisiana employer band smoking but still allow chewing tobacco and snuff?

Smoking is not a protected class, Louisiana is a terminate at will state. Absent an employee Contract to the contrary, and/or union rules etc., I...

Can they take money out of a different bank if I am not paying them will they be able to take my home away from me

Your questions regarding the checking account have been answered and are correct. If the bank reduces the debt to a judgment then they can lien...

Can I claim exempt on any portion of my tax refund money?

As everyone has explained, it is far better to spend the money before you file. Remember, your bankruptcy attorney will charge a fee to file,...

Does IRS wage garnishment come out first?

IRS seizes by levy and is not a garnishment. Looks and smells the same but allows both to go forward. If you are in such dire straights,...

Kentucky is not a community property state and you can always discuss filing in your name only with a good bankruptcy attorney. If you are...

Can retirement and social security income be seized from bank accounts by a creditor , after a judgement is issued?

IRS, SBA, FEMA, Child Support, can all seize social security before it hits your account. as previously discussed, the concern is mixing of the...

Filing Hardship Discharge for chapter 13

The reasons why everyone is saying you need to discuss this with your attorney is because hardship discharges are few and far between. I...

I'm in a chapter 13. My mom just died. I inherited 1/3 of her house. Do I have to turn this into my attorney?

You absolutely need to discuss this with your Chapter 13 attorney. In the matter you disclosed a 1/3 interest in the house is not money. ...