Do I Need a bankruptcy attorney.

I'd really recommend you pay a real estate or bankruptcy lawyer for an hour to review your situation. This is the sort of question I hesitate to...

Will chapter 7 remove penalties and fine for overpayment of the unemployment agency

If you are assessed fines and penalties for an unemployment overpayment, I'm guessing there has been a finding that fraud was involved [that you...

With regard to filing a Ch. 13 bk petition, what constitutes income on the Schedule I?

Just about every kind of income - except one's own social security benefits - must be included on the so-called "means test," and negative business...

Missouri personal property tax question.

Do you still have the autos? If they're gone and it's been a year since property taxes were due, the debt is dischargeable. If you still have the...

If I just finished paying off a bankruptcy ... can I file again?

You may file another Chapter 13 for discharge 2 years after receiving discharge of the previous 13. Or, you may file another 13 now and pay the...

Can I switch attorneys mid stream in a chapter 7

You always have the right to substitute attorneys if you are willing to pay the new one (don't expect any refund from the old one in most...

What happens in a case where you don't show up for an initial hearing on a 2004 examination in a chapter 7

My guess is, if you fail to appear at the trustee's 2004 exam and/or do not satisfy all questions by the trustee [even if you show up at the exam],...

What to do about a dismissed bankruptcy? What can I do?

What reason was given for the dismissal? I assume the letter was from the trustee, who surely cited a reason. I need more specifics, but have you...

The relevant bank balance was that as of the date you filed your case [+ cash you had + any income earned but not received as of the filing date]. ...

Chapter 7. Finance company suing me on motorcycle loan. Bike was actually lien-sold by a mechanic. Will bankruptcy wipe out?

Based on the facts you give and assuming you qualify for a Chapter 7, the bankruptcy will discharge both debts (again assuming, there is any...