Chapter 13 - Do I need to record granted Lien Avoidance Motion after discharge ?

In Central District of CA, you use Forms F 4003.2.Dec.AfterDisch and F 4003-2.4.Order to obtain an order that can be certified by the bankruptcy...

California chapter 7. How much, if any, can I exempt of a car accident pending case I have?

The answer to your question depends upon how the damages are calculated. There may be personal injury, lost wages, attorneys fees, etc. Your best...

Chapter 7 California. If filing but live in and own home 50/50 with girlfriend, will I be able to take full 100k exemption. Kids

In CA CCP 704.710 (b) defines a family unit for the purposes of the $100k homestead amount referred to under 704.730(a)(2). A "family unit" under...

Debtors are allowed the 522(b)(3)(C) exemptions in addition to those under CCP 704. You will find your answer regarding retirement accounts...

How long does it take for a Chapter 13 final discharge in California?

The CDCA trustees have a backlog of chapter 13 cases that need to be closed because of the high volume of cases filed 5 years ago, this is causing...

Do I have any legal recourse to have my Banruptcy Judge determine whether or not my Attorney is overcharging me in legal fees?

When you are served with a notice and application by your counsel for court approval of fees and costs, you have a right to respond (within the...

I have a house with about $70,000 of equity. If I sell the house before bankruptcy can I still protect the proceeds?

That amount of equity might be covered by a homestead exemption depending on your facts. As other counsel have stated, you need to provide more...

I want to file bankruptcy. I have a little more consumer debts than business debts. Can I pay off my consumer debts b4 filing?

Maybe. The answer depends on how much you pay and when the payment occurs in relation to the bankruptcy petition date. The preferential payment...

Not necessarily. The UST reviews some cases randomly. The Means Test result can be affected by secured debt such as vehicle ownership and some...

How is it possible for a person who grant deeds her home to her mother & daughter claim equity in it and file BK13 to protect

In California, holding title to real property is only creates a presumption of ownership which can be rebutted. After transfer of title, you don't...