Can damages be wiped out by Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing?

In a Chapter 7 case, fines, penalties or forfeitures owed to a governmental entity are not dischargeable. However, you state these damages were...

Is state median family income for self employed persons based on net or gross income?

The short answer, already given by others, is that it is the gross income less allowable business expenses. However, the means test is very...

I did a bankruptsy 2 1/2 years ago. rental property not reaffirmed by bank. What is the legal implication if I walk away now?

I sincerely hope that the terminology you are using is inaccurate because, as the other response pointed out, an intentional failure to list an...

Does bankruptcy discharge taxes?

As the other response stated, the trust fund portions of 940 and 941 taxes are never dischargeable in bankruptcy. Income taxes, however, may be...

BK7 creditors meeting, Do you need to have an attorney present and what is the processes after the meeting.

This is the subject of a lot of debate among bankruptcy attorneys. It is definitely not required that your attorney be at the meeting with you...

My car is worth $6200 and is paid for. The state exemption in Colorado is $5000. What will happen to my car? Will I have to pay

First you need to determine if Colorado's exemptions even apply in your case. Have you lived in Colorado for more than the past 2 years? If so,...

You can make a good case for requiring them to release your transcripts if you file a bankruptcy case. Most courts will find that to be a...

Did the lawyer have to file my case with the court after I signed the dismissal form and asking him not to.

Your facts don't make any sense. You stated you filed a Chapter 13 case at 5:30 p.m. and then asked (presumably your lawyer) how soon the case...

How much time do I have to reopen a Chapter 7 BK after it was closed due to failure to file form 23 ?

You cannot "withdraw" a bankruptcy filing. You've already filed it, so you might as well get the discharge. Your worst case scenario is you won't...

Staying in Fl, have gotten Fl. licence, have to file bankruptcy here, have home in Ga. can creditors attach lien to house there?

Are you asking if creditors can lien your property after you file a bankruptcy case? If so, the answer is no, as that would violate the automatic...