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I have Filed Chapter 13 but my husband did not. Taxes filed for 2010 didn't file bankruptcy till 2011. Will Trustee take Return
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Answered on February 15, 2011
The Standing Order for Chapter 13 Cases in the Northern District provides that any refund in excess of $2,000 will go to the trustee for...
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Answered on January 21, 2011
To answer your question very simply, yes your home is protected under the homestead exemption. I assume that the home was purchased during your...
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I live inTexas. In my divorce decree I agreed/ was assigned a portion of debt. Can I still file bankruptcy?
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Answered on January 21, 2011
Your situation requires several answers. First of all, if the decree itself states that you shall indemnify and hold your ex harmless from debts...
What does a clerk's entry of default mean in bankruptcy. Does this end the bankruptcy filing?
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Answered on January 19, 2011
An entry of default, generally means that no response by an opposing side was filed to a motion or adversary. Which would mean that what ever...
I am 3 years into a 5 year Chapter 13 bankruptcy for medical bills (cancer) and want to file a motion for hardship discharge.
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Answered on January 10, 2011
If you are no longer incurring medical bills, then I would say, convert to a chapter 7. The post-petition medical bills will not be discharged...
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In cha.13 bk tx, been paying since 10/01/10. noticed the trustee hasnt paid my mortgage or the arrearages? its included in my bk
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Answered on December 31, 2010
In the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas debtor's attorneys fees are paid prior to distributions to secured creditor. Of course,...
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Is a Credit Card company allowed to take a homesteaded property in the state of Texas
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Answered on December 31, 2010
I agree with the other answers given, however, there is a provision in the Texas Property Code at Section 52.0012 that provides for the filing of...
Can a Credit Card Co. put a judgement on Texas Homestead property?
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Answered on December 16, 2010
There is actually a provision in the Texas Property Code that allows you to file an affidavit as release of judgment lien, under Section 52.0012. ...
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Cellphone contract discharged in bankruptcy, Company refuses to comply. Can I sue for violating order or contempt?
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Answered on December 16, 2010
Yes, this is a violation of the discharge order. You can actually bring an action in state court or bankruptcy court. But typically providing the...
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In filing chapter 7 bankruptcy what or how can you repair a Notice of presumed abuse 11 U.S.C. section 707(b)(2)
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Answered on December 14, 2010
The US Trustee in the Northern District may, if provided with documentation explaining why the presumption should be declined, allow your case to...