How do I locate creditors and debtor judgments?

This is the first of hundreds of questions you should ask (even if you do not know to ask). One location for creditors is your credit report, but...

Should I notify creditors that I am filing for bankruptcy?

That is an excellent question. The answer depends on the creditor, your relationship with the creditor, what type of creditor (secured, unsecured,...

Can you put a private student loan under bankruptcy?

All creditors, including student loans, must be listed in a bankruptcy. Certain debts, such as most student loans, are not discharged. I recommend...

As you see from the answers - there are several additional issues that need to be discussed. Please understand that bankruptcy is a very...

Bankruptcy was filed on 6/18 in Phoenix. Trustee meeting is 7/20. Forgot to send declaration re: elec file. Will case dismiss?

Your attorney has the electronic declaration and is responsible to file it with the court. My best to you at your meeting with the trustee.

Hoping to file personal Chap. 7 bankruptcy in next couple of months.

You received some very good answers from the other attorneys. Perhaps you missed the most important question - "should you file bankruptcy?" If...

Determining what type of bankruptcy is difficult. It turns on history, goals for the future, current and future income, past actions to pay...

Can the HOA sue my mom for unpaid assessments if my husband and I file for Bankruptcy?

Most of the answers were correct, but one was not as related to your mother's retirement income. In Arizona that is not exempt (each state has a...

Can a second mortgage holder attach a lien or garnish wages if we walk away from our home (we live in Arizona)?

To supplement the prior answer - "purchase money" means that the debt was used to buy the house or pay off a debt that was used to buy the house. ...

Are you listing mom on your tax return as a dependent? If so, yes you can include her in your means test analysis. Yes, you have to include her...