I filed bankruptcy chapter 13 myself (because it was too late to find a lawyer) but now want to hire a lawyer. Please help.

I am an experienced bankruptcy lawyer in Los Angeles and I have experience with Emergency filings (aka "last minute" filings) and experience in...

EDD garnishing wages.

Claim of exemption. You do not necessarily need an attorney for this work - the forms can be found online, including instructions. Look here for...

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Restaurant filed bankruptcy what about paychecks

If the bankruptcy case is still open you may still be able to file a Proof of Claim (POC) as an employee-creditor of the restaurant. Also, make...

Losing the car in a bankruptcy?

First, you cannot use a Chapter 13 for your business (if it is anything besides a sole-proprietorship dba); if your "business" is a corporation,...

How do you find an attorney who will help with a second mortgage collection in California- Pro Bono?

Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) operates a Lawyer Referral Service that functions throughout southern California counties (including LA,...

Bankruptcy. Liable after discharge in chapter 7 for Income Taxes on home just because it was an investment / rental property?

As the others have stated, debts discharged through bankruptcy are not taxable. From the sounds of it, you may also be "insolvent" according to...

Can we keep the house?

First, the answer to your question depends on other details that aren't clear. Be sure to consult with an experienced CALIFORNIA bankruptcy...

I have a sale date of dec 1 2011 can I still file a chapter 13 to stop the sale of the home?

Chapter 13 emergency filing: Chapter 13 emergency filings are possible and may be used to stop a foreclosure sale, even if filed (and Notice...

Should I pay a collection agency for medical bills incurred after I filed chapter 7?

The answers above are correct. Also, you must be sure that the original creditor and/or collection company pursuing the debt were listed in your...

Current value on Schedule A as joint tenants?

Be certain to talk with a licensed California attorney - California is a community-property state with a presumption that all property acquired...