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Am I obligated to pay HOA fees on a home that I no longer lived in after my bankruptcy was discharged?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

Yes. That fact that you no longer live the is irrelevant. Furthermore, you are responsible for all HOA fees that were incurred after the filing...

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Do private student loan lenders issue 1099-C to the borrower, if the student loans get discharged in Chapter 7?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

Debts discharged in bankruptcy are not taxable under the IRS code. So it would not matter if they did. Jonathan D. Leventhal, Esq. Leventhal...

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Chp 7 bankruptcy: Is my wife's checking account considered a community asset?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

If the money that is in their is from her earnings then yes. If it was from money that was a gift or she inherited it and or she had it prior to...

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SSi income in chapter 7 bankruptcy. How is it treated? Means test? It is actually the ssi income of my daughter

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 31, 2013

Not income for mean test purposes. Jonathan Leventhal, Esq.. Leventhal Law Group, P.C. 818-347-5800 NO EX-PARTE NOTICE VIA VOICE MAIL...

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We filled for chapter 7 and it was discharged in March. Not able to make payments on 1st & 2nd mortgage. what are our options?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

No need to do a short sale because of the bankruptcy. Deed in lieu would only work if the first and second are owned by the same lender. Keep...

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If I take my LLC bankrupt, do I need to discose my personal tax return to the trustee when I go backrupt.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

Why take your LLC BK? It will not receive a discharge. Only individuals receive a discharge. Only reason to do it is if you have assets to be...

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Where and how can I file BK Chapter 7?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

No, it must be filed at the clerks window. The filing fee for chapter seven is $306.00. Jonathan Leventhal, Esq.. Leventhal Law Group,...

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Sued by a creditor and summoned, has 30 days to response to court. I am preparing to file Chapter 7 BK? What am I going to do ?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 17, 2013

No, not if you file in time. Be sure and list to the Attorney that appears on the first page of the papers you were served. Jonathan...

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After discharge, our bank asks for shortsale before foreclosure. Is this legal?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

The property still has a lien. Do not get hung up on the terminology. The bank just wants to avoid HOA fees if they can. Jonathan...

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Can a car loan be reaffirmed during the filing of a bankruptcy if the borrower is behind on 1 or 2 payments?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

Technically yes, however, under that situation likely the Judge would deny it for your own protection. Jonathan Leventhal, Esq.. Leventhal...

Jonathan David Leventhal's Answers (363)

Am I obligated to pay HOA fees on a home that I no longer lived in after my bankruptcy was discharged?

Do private student loan lenders issue 1099-C to the borrower, if the student loans get discharged in Chapter 7?

Chp 7 bankruptcy: Is my wife's checking account considered a community asset?

SSi income in chapter 7 bankruptcy. How is it treated? Means test? It is actually the ssi income of my daughter

We filled for chapter 7 and it was discharged in March. Not able to make payments on 1st & 2nd mortgage. what are our options?

If I take my LLC bankrupt, do I need to discose my personal tax return to the trustee when I go backrupt.

Where and how can I file BK Chapter 7?

Sued by a creditor and summoned, has 30 days to response to court. I am preparing to file Chapter 7 BK? What am I going to do ?

After discharge, our bank asks for shortsale before foreclosure. Is this legal?

Can a car loan be reaffirmed during the filing of a bankruptcy if the borrower is behind on 1 or 2 payments?