What if I can't retrieve the secured property to give back under chapter 7 bankruptcy texas law

I agree with the answer given by the Dallas lawyer, if you have information that would help them locate the boat, have your bankruptcy attorney...

If you have paid all of the payments on the car, and can demonstrate that, my position would be that you are the "equitable" or "beneficial" owner...

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I had to retire due to injury and will be receiving disability insurance payments. How is my disability treated in chapter 7?

If the $3000 per month is your only source of household income, you should still qualify for Chapter 7, at least under the Chapter 7 "means...

Credit card debt on credit for almost triple the original debt longer than 7 years...

If it has been more than 4 years since a payment was made, and there is no lawsuit pending, then yes the debt should be "time-barred" and...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy credit cards

If your total gross monthly household income is $3290 per month, you are under the "median" income and would likely qualify for chapter 7. Or...

Unfortunately for you, there is no absolute right to voluntarily dismiss a chapter 7 case, as there is in chapter 13. If you want to try to have it...

When should we consult a lawyer about bankrupcy if we have huge credit card debt? We have not been able to make pymts for 3 mos.

Sooner rather than later is usually best, I would say you should consult a lawyer now. You are likely getting collection calls now, and they will...

How do you proceed with a divorce settlement if everything is tied up in bankruptcy?

You should have your bankruptcy or divorce attorney file a Motion for Relief from Stay with the Bankruptcy Court, asking for court approval to...

Can the trustee ask to pay back money after the Bk7 have been discharged, 6 months later? Is there a disclosure form?

Did you disclose the tax refund on your bankruptcy schedules? Did you claim it as exempt? If you did not disclose it or did not claim it as exempt...

I reside in the state of Texas, we recently received a judgement notice for a credit card, can they remove money from bank?

Yes, absolutely. With a judgment, a judgment-creditor in Texas can have the court issue a "writ of garnishment" which is then served on your...