You've got some good answers from Ms. Bowinski. I'll just add that it's a common mistake to think that creditors will look at your parents'...

How soon after filing bankruptcy can I sell my home? We live in the state of colorado. ?

I don't know that I fully understand your question, but if you file bankruptcy you should wait until the case is formally closed before you sell...

Courts and Trustees are a little fussy about hardship discharges. I'd recommend getting in touch with a legal aid bankruptcy lawyer for help,...

Can I take my bankruptcy lawyer to small claims court?

Did you talk to him yet? Seems like that would be a good place to start. People hate lawyers for good reason, but we're not all sociopaths. Also,...

Will i lose ownership in my car that I include in my bankruptcy if the co signed re affirms?

The bankruptcy doesn't change your ownership interest in the car, nor does a reaffirmation by a co-signer. If you were on the title before the...

Will I lose my house?

Like Mr. Davis and Ms. Bowinski, I too suspect that a Chapter 13 bankruptcy might be a good option for you. It's certainly worth scheduling a...

There are two different ways that you could move from a Ch. 13 to a Ch. 7 case: First, you could convert the 13 to a 7. You'd want to have the...

If I obtain an attorney to file chapter 13 bankruptcy do I have to appear in court or will the attorney take care of proceedings

Every court has its own policies and local rules that dictate the chapter 13 process. That said, there are two primary hearings held in most 13's -...

Banking question

Generally, anyone who has a judgment against you can attach the assets in your bank account. That entity would have to sue you and win in order to...