Was this bankruptcy trustee in violation and wrong?

It doesn't sound like the trustee did anything wrong, as the trustee is not responsible for determining the dischargeability of debts. This is a...

Any code to block a bankruptcy case to be re-opened after it has been closed for more than 1 year?

Yes, she is trying to get your debt discharged, and no, you can't refuse to become a defendant. What your course of action should be depends on...

What are the problems with filing chapter 13 bankruptcy after the short-sale of your home?

One benefit of doing a chapter 13 before a short sale is that you don't have to deal with the short sale. Another consequence, which can be a...

Since judgment was in my favor, should we still try to offer them money?

Most likely it means that they can't collect from you anymore, and you don't owe them anything. But, like my colleague said, an attorney would...

For a collections judgement . Do I have to claim the social security I receive for my son from his deceased dad?

I'm not quite sure what you mean by "claim," but if you are asking whether the creditor can collect the judgment from the social security benefits,...

Can a credit card company put a lien on a revocable trust bank account in Arizona

The answer depends on the nature of the trust account and your agreement with the particular creditors. However, as a general matter, if you did...

Discharge means you no longer have liability for certain debts. Discharge is the reason most people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. So, for...

Bankruptsy and tax refunds

To clarify my previous answer (which is missing a couple words), in Chapter 13, you will not have to turn the refund over to the trustee, but you...

Bankruptsy and tax refunds

The answer depends on what kind of bankruptcy you are filing. If you are filing under Chapter 7, then any refund for 2009 and earlier (assuming...

Your question should really be broken into two. The first is "can they do that?" The answer is yes, there's nothing physically preventing them...