I live in California. I have to file chapter 7 bankruptcy. Can my apartment lease be terminated even if I have no payment prob

If you are not behind on rent payments at the time your Chapter 7 is filed, simply continue to make payments on your residential lease during your...

Judgment and Chapter 7

A judgment may be discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy ( exceptions being if judgment was result of fraud cause of action, etc (*see generally,...

As for lawyers not licensed in California, they cannot practice law in California nor represent bankruptcy clients in chapter 13 cases in...

Need Chapter 13 attorney to file final paperwork by 1/30/13.

Many of us will offer free consultations, this office included. More importantly, you are wise to enlist the help of a law firm that will prepare...

What is considered to be "disposable Income" as defined in a bankruptcy document.

It would be advisable for you to direct your attention to bankruptcy petition Form B22A (chapter 7) or B22C (chapter 13) for help in determining...

Bankruptcy

Public Law Center in Santa Ana, CA offers pro bono legal services for qualifying consumers living in Orange County. PLC is extremely well...

Can a Ch. 7 BK Trustee take money or other non exempt assets to pay mortgage debt if I retain the property?

Your questions are not unusual and reveal the reason why many people choose to involve the counsel and representation of an experienced bankruptcy...

Can bank foreclose while you are applying for loan mod?

Not so fast: according to the terms of the national mortgage settlement and California's settlement with the "big 5" servicers/lenders (aka banks),...

I need to file chapter 7. In 2011 I filed twice and it was dismissed due to not getting all info in on time. If I refile will

Yes, given the scenario you have described the automatic stay will be in place. Michael Salanick,...

My child is a paid actor and has his own bank account that I am also a signer on. Is his account protected if I file bankruptcy

I would only add to the previous answer that your child's account may include your name "as trustee for" (ATF) your child. If true, such...