If I file individually for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy but include his wages and our combined debt will he still be "covered"?

Thank you for the question. Arizona is a community property state and this extends to debts as well. Specifically, any debt incurred while you were...

W4

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, we cannot tell you if the additional expenses may be treated as a deduction without knowing what those...

Innocent spouse relief

Thank you for the question. The appropriate method is to fill out and submit a Form 8857. Please be aware that such claims are not easily done and...

Is that legal since BK was discharged and the judgment was included in the BK? What do i do to remove that lien on my property

Thank you for the question. As noted, a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge does not automatically remove a lien. More specifically, you typically are...

Do I have to continue to pay my car when I cant drive it and it need to be repaired?

If you cease car payments, then the lender has the right to repossess the vehicle. If they do reposses the vehicle, then they will likely attempt...

If I make the payments on the car and get it current, do I have grounds to go get the car as co-owner of the debt?

Unfortunately, as stated previously, the vehicle is your ex-spouse's vehicle. Creditors typically will not "respect" a divorce decree which divides...

I rented it out my house, can I still keep it in a chapter 7 bankruptcy? It is my only residence and rented it to save it.

The home may or may not be protected in the filing depending on the equity that you have in the property. Arizona provides an exemption of...

As stated by Mr. Bain, you likely signed a "cross collaterization" clause which would allow the credit union to treat a property as collateral for...

The Chapter 13 filing is a method to get your car back and structure your payments to allow a repayment plan that you can afford. There are two...

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Capital gain taxes on property

As previously stated, the transfer of the property may done via a quit claim deed. However, there are greater implications as to the gift tax and...