Do I need to file an answer and what happens now?

If you don't answer it, the attorneys representing the plaintiff will probably take a judgment against you. They probably don't know of any deal...

What is the best use for funds in our account going into bankruptcy?

Talk to a local bankruptcy attorney before you move. Texas and Georgia have different laws concerning what you can keep from your creditors....

RE: an inheritance after bankruptcy has been discharged (within 6 months of the filing).

With all due respect, a previous answer may be incorrect. If you became entitled to an inheritance (the death occurred) within 180 days after the...

Is a Chapter 7 debtor allowed to sell house (not exempted) during pendency of bankruptcy proceedings?

Since you have not claimed the property as exempt, the property belongs to the bankruptcy estate. The decision is up to the trustee. If you would...

I was looking through my husband's ch. 13 bankruptcy papers and saw child support listed?

It is possible that his attorney's bankruptcy filing preparation program is set to add the Attorney General to the matrix in every case, whether...

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Filing chapter 7 or 13. My question is - would either one affect my IRS income tax check?

The answer to either questions is "maybe." It depends on several factors such as the size of the refund and whether or not you could exempt it...

A copy of the reaffirmation agreement has to be filed with the court to be effective. A copy of the PACER docket report would show that it was...

The Statute of Limitations is an affirmative defense. That means that you must file a pleading or answer that says that the debt is barred by the...

A previous answer may be incorrect if the property is in Texas. In Texas, real estate foreclosures take place only on the first Tuesday of each...

Can I file bankruptcy for medical bills ?

The simple answer is "Yes." A bankruptcy will generally discharge medical bills. However, the Statute of Limitations on debts generally in Texas...