To my knowledge, in the Central District of California, the Court does not mail out a notice of the closing of a bankruptcy case. I believe they...

Can a second mortgage issue a 1099 for forgiven debt if I previously filed bankruptcy?

This debt was discharged in your bankruptcy case when you received your Chapter 7 discharge. Based on what your description, you did not reaffirm...

Is it advisable to wait to short sale a house if you are in a middle of a BK or is it better to wait for the BK to be dismissed?

Generally, you should listen to the advice of your bankruptcy attorney since she/he knows the specific facts of your case and this situation. Once...

When should I get a secured credit card? Before or after filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Many of your needs can be met with a debit card from your bank. Many (but not all) companies will accept debit cards, although in the case of...

If the scope of representation that you both agreed to covered only an appearance at the first 341a meeting, then it sounds like the representation...

Reopening a Bankruptcy case

If you filed everything correctly, then typically the court will issue the discharge and re-close the case within a few business days.

I filed a no asset Ch 7 in Nov. 2012 and received a discharge in Feb. 2013. Case was closed at the time of discharge.

The normal caveat here is that this is very fact specific and you should consult your attorney or if you don't have an attorney, you should a local...

Is discharge from BK7 automatically strip the 2nd lien in CA?

You cannot strip a voluntary lien like a 2nd mortgage in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If they filed a Notice of Trustee Sale before you filed...

What is the process to clear the judgement?

I also agree with Mr. Taylor's response as how to go about removing the judgment lien. The assumptions are that this is a judgment lien against...

I agree with others that once the balloon payment is not made, you are in default of the loan and the 2nd mortgage can legally foreclose. Whether...