I filed a chapter 7 in MI 2006, my mortgage was not included.

When you file any bankruptcy all of your debts are "included." You cannot choose to include some debts and not others. All debts must be listed and...

Can personal bankruptcy relieve me for the business debts?

The Bankruptcy Code provides that you cannot waive your right to file a bankruptcy or otherwise obtain relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore,...

As other counsel have said, the trustee has 30 days to object after the conclusion of the 341 meeting. The important question is whether the...

Can you own a home and still file bankruptcy .

Yes. If you have less equity in the home than the allowed exemption, you can also keep the home. If you have more equity in the home than the...

I am not aware of any attorney who would not file to withdraw after having a complaint filed against them with the State Bar. Based on the facts...

A Chapter 7 will discharge an ordinary "minor car accident." If drugs or alcohol were involved, or if you were found to be willful, the debt will...

Can my late mortgage payments be added to my current chapter 13 to stop forclosure

If you have not yet filed, any unpaid mortgage payments should be included in your Plan. If you have already filed and you forgot to include any...

Should I push my attorney to fix my income for chap 13

If this is the firms first 13 and they are tired of it an do not want to correct their errors, you would be well advised to get a more experienced...

What happens when lender forecloses after Chapter 13 discharge w/o reaffirmation?

There is no need to reaffirm a mortgage debt in a Chapter 13. All a Chapter 13 will do is allow you to catch up mortgage arrearages. On the other...

In addition to all the great advice from other counsel, you should be aware that all bankruptcy attorneys are required to give you a written...