Can bankruptcy be filed on an a judgement (unsecured credit debt).

Your instincts are correct to request a written settlement agreement before you pay any settlement. However, more facts are needed about the...

The 180 day rule for assets like inheritances is measured from the filing date of the bankruptcy case. You should consult with a bankruptcy...

I have a case management conference after my bankruptcy discharge.

You discharged or wiped out the debt under Bankruptcy Code Section 727 assuming: 1. you are an individual; 2. you were named as a defendant in...

If the default judgment was just obtained a few days ago, you may want to consider filing bankruptcy in the next two weeks before the creditor can...

Filing Chapter 7, can I add and discharge payday loans $300 x5 being renewed every other week and latest the week of filing?

Yes, payday loans are dischargeable in Chapter 7. Assuming you a planning on filing Chapter 7, be careful not to obtain anything else on credit...

I need to include my timeshare in my Chapter 7 bankruptcy and I am told I can not because their is no law that will protect me

Generally, you may want to consider surrendering any interest in the timeshare in the Chapter 7, because even if you are still on title you...

What happens if a person inherits a stock portfolio within 180 days of filing chapter 13 bankruptcy?

The stock is property of the bankruptcy estate, if the debtors actually have a right to the stock, so the parents' wills/trusts need to be examined...

The debt collection effort is probably a technical violation of the discharge injunction of your bankruptcy. At this point, I would give the new...

Bankruptcy Chapter 7 or 11? I have 12K in credit card bills

Generally, I would be hesitant about filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for a low ($12k) amount of debt, especially if none of your creditors are suing...

Chapter 7. How do I deal w/ a car payment I make for a car & loan that is actually in my brother's name?

Just keep making the payments and keep up the required insurance, if that is what you want to do. You should list the expenses on your bankruptcy...