I agree with my colleagues...if the EDD did not obtain an order indicating that the debt is not dischargeable, then the debt was discharged. ...

Although it may be possible to convert from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7, this does not automatically happen. Chapter 13s can be structured in...

Your IHSS income will be considered part of your household income. "Disposable income" is determined by the Means test, which takes into account...

If I file for Chapter 7, does it protect me from a judgment and wage garnishment?

I agree with my colleagues. When you file for bankruptcy, the "automatic stay" will stop the wage garnishment and any other collection activity. ...

Defendant filing bankruptcy after being sued

No. Filing a request for entry of default would violate the discharge injunction. Because you have knowledge of the bankruptcy discharge, any...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Filed motion 2 avoid judgment lien my home. Court approved & signed order. Must file another proof of svc?

Congrats on the lien avoidance. We recommend that you obtain a certified copy of the order avoiding the judgment lien and then record it with the...

Can I file a BK to protect from a Wage Garnishment.

If the lawsuit/claim relates to a liability that existed at the time you filed your Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, and your Chapter 7 case was a "no...

Are my attorney fees dischargeable in bankruptcy?

I agree with my colleagues that attorneys' fees are generally dischargeable in a bankruptcy, regardless of the state in which they were incurred. ...

I was visiting family and got serviced with Crd Card complaint, I moved to Calif over two years ago, do I go Bankrupt CA or NC

Los Angeles is the correct venue for the bankruptcy. Once your bankruptcy is filed, your bankruptcy attorney can immediately notify the party...

Can my bank attach a credit card debt to my car reaffirmation agreement in bankruptcy?

In all my years of practice, I have never seen a bank cross-collateralize / cross-default a credit card obligation with a car note. However, as...