Questions answered by Dorothy G Bunce

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Ive been on workmans comp for the past year, does that count as income in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case?

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

Sorry, I must agree with the other two attorneys & say that Workers Compensation benefits must be included in your income. But even if this income...

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I have filed a Chapter 7, I receievd my discharge paper in Aug 2010. It was my understanding that since I kept my

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

If the balance on your 1st mortgage is larger than the value of your home, you could file a chapter 13 & lienstrip away the 2nd mortgage/...

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Chapter 7 BK discharged on 1st and 2nd mortgage, but still paying

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

I am sorry to hear that the value of your house has dropped so much. Mine has too! Even though you filed a Chapter 7 before, you may still file...

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If I rent an apartment before filing for chapter 7, will my apartment manager know

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

If you are leasing, you must list the lease on Schedule G, but unless you intend to walk away from the lease, you may omit this creditor from the...

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Is there anyway to get the information on the 341 Bankruptcy meeting notes? Is that information available to creditor / public?

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

Court reporters aren't used in Bankruptcy Court, but the proceedings are recorded. You can get a copy of the recording for a nominal fee from the...

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Questions about Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and loans and liens on the property after filing

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

It sounds too good to be true, doesn't it. Every Thursday in Las Vegas, between 3 pm and 4 pm, one Bankruptcy Judge eliminates over $1,000,000 in...

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We filed ch 13 banruptcy and we agreed to surrender our home at the end through the trustee. Can the bank cont to go after us ?

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

What you are describing shouldn't be happening. I am concerned that you might not have the correct information about your Chapter 13 case. ...

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If my wife files for bankrupt after we get married will it affect my credit score and life?

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

Although her bankruptcy shouldn't affect your credit, many times the bad information about her will migrate over to your credit report. Since...

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On 02-20-2008 my house was supposed to foreclose. It was postponed because of bankruptcy that was discharged in 06-24-2008.

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

Your bankruptcy may have wiped off all the loan information from your credit report. The mortgages will still be on the title report, so contact a...

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In 1991 my mother had bypass surgery- that debt came to be 85,000, they paid 100 a month. She passed does my father still owe?

Dorothy's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

I so sorry to hear that you lost your mom! Because Louisiana is a community property state, it is likely that your father is legally responsible...

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Ive been on workmans comp for the past year, does that count as income in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case?

I have filed a Chapter 7, I receievd my discharge paper in Aug 2010. It was my understanding that since I kept my

Chapter 7 BK discharged on 1st and 2nd mortgage, but still paying

If I rent an apartment before filing for chapter 7, will my apartment manager know

Is there anyway to get the information on the 341 Bankruptcy meeting notes? Is that information available to creditor / public?

Questions about Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and loans and liens on the property after filing

We filed ch 13 banruptcy and we agreed to surrender our home at the end through the trustee. Can the bank cont to go after us ?

If my wife files for bankrupt after we get married will it affect my credit score and life?

On 02-20-2008 my house was supposed to foreclose. It was postponed because of bankruptcy that was discharged in 06-24-2008.

In 1991 my mother had bypass surgery- that debt came to be 85,000, they paid 100 a month. She passed does my father still owe?