Judgment and Chapter 7

A Chapter 7 usually takes about 6 months from filing to discarge. I can file your case within a week of retention. The filing of the case creates...

I like my attorney. I am concerned about his performance in my Chapter 13 case and my best interest. Should I be worried?

If you want a 2nd opinion you can consult with a few other attorneys. I would recommend taking advantage of the free consultation with several...

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Hello. I'm in CA would like to know what I can expect to pay in total for filing a ch7 bk (from start to finish) also if I need

Most attorneys charge anywere from $1000 - $2000 for a Chapter 7 depending on its complexity. If you include filing fees and charges you are...

I am unemployed and disabled. I owe taxes from 2010 of $60k in which I cannot pay. What advise do you have? SSD pending.

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy will allow you to repay the tax liabillity over time. If you do not make enough income to pay the tax liability then...

What's the interest rate that I have to pay in Los Angeles CA to pay off mortgage debt in a chapter 13?

The interest rate of secured payments through the plan is what we call prime plus. The prime interest rate right now is 3.25% and 1-3 % would be...

I'm looking for a Chapter 13 lawyer with experience with cram downs before Vincent Zurzulo.

You need to do a motion to value collateral in front of Zurzolo and not a lien strip. You will then need to do a adversary proceeding to strip the...

My BK was dismissed in April, 2011. My car loan was accidently included in my BK. Can I reopen my BK and reaffirm it?

No, once a case is discharged and closed it cannot be reopened for the purpose of filing a reaffirmation agreement.

How is the interest rate determined for payments on secured debts that are modified in a cram down in Chapter 13?

The interest rate will be somewhere between 4.25-6.25% it is what we call prime plus interst under In Re Till. I am very good at cram down in...

In a CH13 BK, is it standard practice to add interest to each payment amount disbursed to a creditor by the Trustee?

You may be reffering to the trustee percentage. The Ch 13 trustee take a percentage of each distribution she makes as her fee. You plan has to...

I'm a real estate agent who did well but ran into some very slow years. I had a corp and had about 90K in

Dissolve or wrap up the corp under state law then file the BK personally. A company is not entitled to a Ch 7 discarge so you are better off just...