How do I claim the wildcard exemption (California resident).

If you have that much in equity do NOT use the wildcats exemption. You must use the homestead exemption. I would also consider a chapter 13...

Im 20 years old and in debt like 6000 thousand!!

For that amount of debt I would not advise bankruptcy. Try making a deal with the creditors to lower your payment and or principle. Jonathan...

Shouls I use a copy of a schedule I and J forms, or use 3015-1.20 for Los angeles bankruptcy chapter 13 court?

Just send a copy of his 2011 tax return to he Trustee. Jonathan Leventhal, esq. Leventhal Law Group, P.C. 818-347-5800 NO EX-PARTE NOTICE...

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No order is valid. Any agreement baring bankruptcy has been held to be void and thus not enforceable. Jonathan Leventhal, esq. Leventhal Law...

My husband wants to file personal bankruptcy. What happens to properties we own and live in? We have equity in our homes.

You maybe able to protect the equity in your home using the homestead exemption. However, their are limitations. I strongly urge you and your...

Chapter 7. What result if debtor states has no lawsuits or claims against anybody, but then later decides to sue somebody.

If the debtor new of the possible action and purposely did not disclose then it is bankruptcy fraud. However, if honest mistake then needs to...

Chapter 7. what happens when debtor owns real property in another country. Hard to valuate and to sell. Must disclose?

Yes, likly the Trustee will not want to ne bothered. Jonathan D. Leventhal Leventhal Law Group, P. C. 818-347-5800 NO EX-PARTE NOTICE VIA...

I filed a claim of exemption for wage garnishment, it is being opposed but the court papers say the plaintiff will not be in cou

Yes, they maybe appearing telephonically (phone). Jonathan D. Leventhal Leventhal Law Group, P. C. 818-347-5800 NO EX-PARTE NOTICE VIA...

Could they take my daughter's car due to my bankruptcy?

The transfer of the title out of your name is a problem. Your transfer within 12 months to your daughter is considered a fraudulent transfer. ...

I paid an attorneys office to do a chapter 13 BK for us, can I fire him and get another attorney & get my money back?

Yes, you can fire your Attorney at anytime. However, in order to get your money back you would need to demonstrate to the Trustee and Judge that...