If a defendant has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and I filed a proof of claim form, do you still filed a summonsand complaint?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
I'm not exactly sure of the best way for you to proceed, since it likely depends on some non-bankruptcy procedural considerations, among other...
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Currently 1.5 years in 5 year Ch13 with arrears in the Ch13. Now want to get out of condo, what is best way forward?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
As the other response indicated, you can sell your property (subject to bankruptcy court approval). If the sale generates any proceeds for you,...
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What happens if you are not qualified to file a Chapter 7 - yet you filed? Can you get out of bankruptcy at that point?
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Answered on October 02, 2013
There is not an automatic right to dismiss a Chapter 7 case, but as the others have pointed out, the Trustee will likely file a Motion to Dismiss...
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I am a member of an LLC that is being sued in civil court, I have been named as a co-defendant, will chapter 7 stop the lawsuit?
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Answered on June 10, 2013
If you file bankruptcy it will only stop the lawsuit against you.
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I saw this on a law firms website re: Bankruptcy. What is “junk-debt” discharge objection? They say its becoming more common.
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Answered on June 08, 2013
Yep....I'm 22 years in this business and never heard of that phrase, and do not see any such creditors objecting more often than others. In my...
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Can the trustee sell my house to payoff my exhusbands creditors? The was awarded to me in the divorce decree.
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Answered on June 08, 2013
Are you sure the quitclaim deed was recorded? How did the Trustee find out about the house in the first place? Most likely it is because your...
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I am filing a Chapter 13, wondering if future pay increases or extra disposable income is paid to the trustee ?
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Answered on June 04, 2013
Different courts handle this different ways, so you need to consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney in your jurisdiction. In the Central...
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If I file for a chapter 7 bankruptcy what will happen to my trust? Also I am thinking of making one for my son - good idea?
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Answered on June 03, 2013
I agree with the other answers. Is your mom still alive? If so, is the trust revocable? The money you are receiving now from the Trust will...
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I filed bankruptcy but my residence was under my company's name. Since that time, my company has been legally shut down. The
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Answered on May 13, 2013
First of all, you can't file a reaffirmation agreement after your discharge has been entered. Second, how can you reaffirm a debt that you don't...
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We received our tax returns prior to filing bankruptcy.
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Answered on May 06, 2013
Do you mean you received your tax REFUND prior to filing bankruptcy? A tax return is a document that is filed with the taxing agency. A refund is...