Can child support payments be considered in a chapter 7 filing?

Yes. CS obligations are considered in both means test and budget calculations. CS obligations are not dischargeable. CS arrears may be included...

When filing for bankruptcy, does my business need to be included?

Your ownership interest in the business and personal liability for business debts must be included in your C7 BK. Review with BK counsel...

Are we in a position to declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Many factors require analysis when considering BK. Boyfriend's debt to income ration indicates he is good candidate for C7. Also consider C13 BK...

Can a judgement collection company levy my bank accounts because of my brother's debt?

Judgment creditor cannot levy your bank account based on facts presented. Judgment creditor can only enforce judgment against the judgment debtor....

First look to the trust document to determine if it establishes specific requirements for inventory. Successor Trustee has duty to keep...

It is your burden to prove the DOT has been paid off. However, may not be necessary to sue anyone. CA statute provides method of resolving this...

I just filed chapter 13, and included my car, can the lien holder hold my car until I show proof of insurance ?

If lien holder in possession of vehicle at time C13 filed, lien holder may retain possession until proof of insurance provided. If vehicle not in...

Can a debtor stop or delay the collection process if he appeals the judgement to pay back the loan?

Yes. Debtor can stop/delay collection process by appealing judgment. Debtor may ask motion trial court or appellate court to stay collection of...

If you file within 7 days of notice, money likely has not been turned over yet. You should be able to recover the money provided it has not been...

I need to reduce an arbitration award to judgment. The award was given in CA but the debtors live in Georgia.

Follow these steps: 1. Reduce arbitration award to judgment ion CA. ; 2. Domesticate CA judgment in GA; 3. Enforce judgment in GA or any other...