Depending on what the judgment is for, filing bankruptcy would likely be the least expensive and most efficient solution. But if you own no real...

Qualified retirement accounts, including 401ks, are protected (exempted) in any bankruptcy case (up to a limit that I've never seen anyone reach).

No land, vacant or otherwise, is just "exempt". California has different statutory exemptions for amounts of equity in various types of property....

I'm sorry about your father's passing. If he passed within 180 days of you filing your bankruptcy case, unfortunately any inheritance you are...

Yes, it is possible to "pass" the means test and still have too much disposable income to do a Chapter 7 case. Whether you need to convert to...

I agree with the other answers. Most likely you were sued many years ago and served by substitute service (e.g. publication in a newspaper) and...

I don't know if it will affect your bankruptcy, but it definitely will be income included in the means test, assuming you receive it in the 6...

Facing judgment of $32k (credit card debt) Just received a wage garnishment notice.. main concern though - are our IRAS safe?

I never understand why bankruptcy is the "last resort" option for everyone. In general it is a superior option with less consequences to almost...

It is not clear from your facts whether your cousin has already filed bankruptcy or not. If she has, then her creditors have the ability to...

If the debt which you reference is a dischargeable debt (i.e. it is not subject to one of the exceptions to discharge set forth in 11 USC 523),...

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