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I currently owe 40,000 in ccd and owe my parents some money. How would chapter 13 affect my parents?
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Answered on June 13, 2010
Any money repaid to your family within 12 months prior to filing your bankruptcy case is recoverable as a preference by your creditors or Trustee. ...
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I filed for Chapter 7 almost 2 years ago and now have accumulated more debt from Medical Bills. Should I file for Chapter 13 now
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Answered on June 09, 2010
You cannot file a chapter 13 now and receive a discharge of the new debts. You need to wait at least 4 years from the date of your prior chapter 7...
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Ch 7 bankruptcy and school loans
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Answered on June 08, 2010
Student loans are only dischargeable if you can prove, after trial, "undue hardship" as that term is defined by courts in your jurisdiction. This...
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I have debts, lots of it. 190K can I file a Chapter 7 w/o wife? it's all my debt and want to prevent home issues too, NY state
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Answered on June 08, 2010
The only way to determine if you're eligible for one bankruptcy chapter or another is to have a comprehensive consultation with a qualified...
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Do I need a bankruptcy attorney?
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Answered on June 02, 2010
The new meeting date was most likely the debtor's second and final chance to appear for the meeting with the Trustee. If he/she doesn't appear...
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Rent
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Answered on May 29, 2010
The Trustee certainly could ask for proof. I always advise my clients in similar situations to enter into a rental agreement and pay by check or...
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Choice of Law Jurisdiction
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Answered on May 28, 2010
The adversary case will be heard in the bankruptcy court. To the extent there are issues of law specific to California in proving the fraud, the...
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Chapter 7 or 13
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Answered on May 28, 2010
First of all, I'm not sure what you mean by "court fines." If you are talking about criminal or civil restitution, damages, or a criminal fine,...
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How can I stop an eviction will filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy stop an eviction
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Answered on May 28, 2010
It really depends on the judge you get and how afraid the landlord is of the bankruptcy automatic stay. At best, it will only temporarily stop the...
What if I can't attend the 341 meeting in person after filing for Chapter 7?
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Answered on May 24, 2010
You can request to be examined by either phone or interrogatory, but as the other posts stated, there would have to be extraordinary circumstances...