If you are in a Chapter 13, there is a prohibition against incurring debt without trustee or court permission. So, if you need to do so, you will...

I live in nj and need to file a chapter 7. my boyfriend and i live together and he doesnt want his name or income included.

Certainly, individuals are able to file bankruptcy individually, married or not. Since you are not married, you would be filing bankruptcy...

Can someone who has a judgement against him claim that judgement as a debt with bankrupcy?

Yes, you can list a judgment in a bankruptcy for the purpose of discharging that debt. However, if the debtor owned any non-exempt property at the...

Discharged?

The deadline for anyone to file an objection to discharge is exactly sixty (60) days after the date of the first meeting of creditors (Section...

What do I have to bring with me to a 341 Meeting in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?

You will be required to provide a photo identification, such as a driver's license and proof of your social security number, such as your social...

Should I wait until after I receive my bankruptcy discharge to file my 2010 tax return?

I recommend that you go ahead and have the return prepared and filed as soon as possible. You need to know whether or not you are entitled to a...

In TX what is the statute of limitations for Serving a civil lawsuit after it was filed with the Court?

It sounds as if you were personally served an Original Petition with attached citation. The petition itself is the lawsuit the plaintiff has filed...

Can I sell my equipment in my restaurant before I file a personal Bankruptcy?

Given that you signed a personal guarantee, you most likely are a candidate for individual bankruptcy. There is a split of opinion as to whether...

When you say a "business debtor," if you mean an individual bankruptcy debtor with primarily business debts rather than primarily consumer debts,...