After filing chapter 13 at what point do you begin making rent, car, bill payments after automatic stay granted?

The fact you are asking this question means you really need an attorney. Typically in a ch. 13 your debts like car payments are paid out of the...

I agree that you can overcome the presumption of abuse in the means test by showing a change in circumstances. However, you will certainly benefit...

Is it still the case that federal bankruptcy law protects a pending workers compensation award?

While you are correct that bankruptcy law is federal law, the bankruptcy code allows states to opt out of the federal exemptions. Most states have...

My court costs went to collections. What does this mean?

As previously posted this will not go away until you pay your fines. You cannot get your license without paying the fines and you can also be...

Most employment positions in a bank involve working around money and the Bank in most cases do credit checks to make sure a prospective employee is...

What can I do if my bankruptcy attorney did not file in time to stop my home from being sold.

You need to speak with you attorney about this issue. In some states like Oklahoma the sale of a home in foreclosure is not final until an order...

Do i have to file a chapter 13 bankruptcy in the state that i live in ?

You can only file a bankruptcy in the district of the state where you have lived the greater part of the last 6 months (91 days or more). ...

On Which schedule to student loans typically go under?

Yes you need to disclose all debts in bankruptcy. Student Loans are general unsecured debts that are listed in Schedule F.

Any legal advice to help with $170,000 in law school debt while getting paid under 20,000 a year as a lawyer for 7 years?

Look into consolidating your loans into an income based repayment plan. Based on your income your payment could be very low to nothing but while...

Filing bankruptcy. I support my finance & her 3 children full time. One is my biological child. Are they all household members?

I think that for means test purposes you can count your fiance and the 3 children as long as they all live with you full time and you support them....

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