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Does my wife's income get considered for Chapter 13 plan purposes when we are separated and she already got a discharge?
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Answered on January 02, 2014
You need to see a bankruptcy attorney. Generally, if you are truly separated, her income will be irrelevant. It appears that you have been...
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If I object to shortsale of my house, does chapter 7 trustee have to file a motion for sale of real property?
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Answered on January 02, 2014
If you object, the trustee will have to respond and get the Judge's permission to sell the property. The trustee will also have to get the...
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Why would bk trustee abandon real estate in a filing?
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Answered on January 02, 2014
The main reason a trustee will abandon real estate is because it has no value to the estate. This can be because the real estate has no actual...
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Options for paying back high interest loans
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Answered on January 02, 2014
It is always a good idea to try to work with your creditors. Many times they are very willing to help once they hear from you. Ignoring them will...
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In chapter 7 bankruptcy. I'm 1/2 owner of a home. Exempted my 1/2 equity. Truste grilled me about other owner never living there
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Answered on January 02, 2014
The trustee has the duty to investigate your financial situation to see if there are any assets that can be liquidated to pay a dividend to your...
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Bankruptcy
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Answered on January 02, 2014
Most bankruptcy attorneys offer an initial free consultation expressly for the purpose of exploring whether a bankruptcy will work for you. You...
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I have been in bankruptcy since Jan 2012. Last year 2013 I lost my job in Jan. I have recently been dismissed from bankruptcy.
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Answered on January 02, 2014
A second filing will probably not do any more damage than the first filing did. But you should speak with an attorney in your area about whether...
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I gambled quite a bit 3-4 months prior to my husband losing his job. Now I have to file for bankruptcy. Will I be ridiculed for
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Answered on January 02, 2014
I have had several clients who listed gambling losses in the schedules and no trustee has ever had anything to say about it. As you say, you did...
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Can A Winning Lottery Ticket Be Accidentally Hidden From A Bankruptcy Without Consequence?
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Answered on January 02, 2014
You should talk to your bankruptcy attorney immediately. All assets that exist on the date of the filing belong to your bankruptcy estate, even if...
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Why did the company that finances my car have to file a proof of claim if they aren't included in the payment plan?
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Answered on December 31, 2013
Technically, the car company is included in the plan. Your plan says you will pay them outside of the plan. All that means is you will make the...
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