In the Central District of California, the test is generally "heads on beds"--ie: how many people actually reside in the debtor's household on a...

In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy if you use the wildcard cc703 CA. Is a Sep Ira exempt?

To clarify the prior answer for California debtors, retirement accounts should be claimed using the federal exemption. Normally, only California...

We are filing ch 7 in ok. attorney said to spend our tax refund prior to filing. what can we spend it on w/o penalty?

Here is a partial list of do's and don'ts: DOs: Food, utilities, medical expenses, IRA contributions, mortgage payments (usually, but may...

Income Tax Refund & Chapter 7 may I use it pay my mortgage payment after I have filed for bankruptcy?

The means test is based on the 6 months prior to filing, so your eligibility for Chapter 7 is unlikely to change between now and the end of...

How much does it usually cost in total in lawyer fees to file for bankruptcy?

Fees will vary depending upon the complexity of your case and the attorney you choose. In most cases, it is worth the cost of hiring an attorney. ...

If you filed chapter 7 and behind on your house payment can you save your home?

The automatic stay is now in place, so a foreclosure can not proceed until/unless the bank is granted relief from the automatic stay by the court...

I filed Ch. 7 June, 09', still live in my condo in final weeks of foreclosure. HOA fees are in BK. Can they small claims me now?

If the HOA was included as a creditor, then the pre-petition HOA fees are dischargeable, but the post-petition HOA fees are nondischargeable. 11...

I am currently in chapter 11 with an attorney who does not know what he is doing but told me he was up for the challenge,

If this really is a Chapter 11, then it sounds like you (and/or your attorney) might need some outside help. I suspect that your attorney is...

Can I file Bankruptcy for a car I have but never been late on?

You did not specify whether your petition has been filed, but it sounds like you have not filed yet. The car should be listed on Schedule B and...

Are online Chapter 7 Documents Reliable?

Forms for filing bankruptcy in Los Angeles are available at the website of the bankruptcy court for the Central District of California. See...