What do I do after I asked for a validation of debt owed?

First of all, good for you for asking for validation of the debt before assuming that they're entitled to collect it. Not enough folks assert this...

It's been a year since retainer in 10/13.My lawyer still hasn't filed my Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. What recourse do I have?

I'm going to assume that there's a reasonable explanation on their end, but I'm writing just to sympathize with how frustrated you must feel. One...

Can a Civil suit be filled against me after a bankruptcy has been discharged?

As the other attorneys mentioned, if you give them copies of your discharge order (always make sure you keep that in a safe place) odds are that...

I very much agree with Mr. Berkus. I only want to add (1) that you I think you should take the documents you have to a bankruptcy attorney to...

I am going to be filing Chapter 7 in FL within the next few months,

Generally speaking, the IRS just gets included in the schedules that you attach to the petition. You don't need to file two different bankruptcy...

Can we stop making payments when we surrender the house under chapter 13? We can't afford the house and rent at the same time.

For me, the easy answer is to go back to your attorney to have him or her take a look at the plan you probably already got confirmed (big...

On my"Proof of Claim" for my unpaid wages in chapter 11. For section 7. Documents, what if any documents do I need to provide?

I think the other lawyer might be right, but I'd be very cautious about proceeding as a creditor in a Chapter 11 case without an attorney. I don't...

If I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy around 6 years ago, In KY, can I file in IN now?

Timing is really sensitive in bankruptcy, so book a few minutes with a lawyer in your area. Given that level of debt and your circumstances, they...

How does a creditor file for the right to a portion of funds raised from liquidation of debtor's bankruptcy estate

Mr. Caldwell is right, of course. The only people that do worse than pro se debtors in bankruptcy are pro se creditors. While the proof of claim...

If i file chap.7 before forclosure date, will i be responsible for property taxes ,etc. or should i wait until the sale date?

I know you'd probably prefer a nice quick answer from us, but taxes (including property taxes) in bankruptcy is a tricky issue. Sounds like you...