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If i file bankruptsy, will that affect me being able to rent an apartment?

Harley's answer | Answered on March 05, 2010

Some but not all landlords might discriminate against you if you have declared bankruptcy. It depends on the landlord. But the more time that goes...

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Types of Bankruptcy out there

Harley's answer | Answered on March 03, 2010

It is true there is an income ceiling for Chapter 7 cases. This is usually referred to as "the means test" It has been around since 2005. The...

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Would bancrupcy clear my debt and drivers licence from a collection agency

Harley's answer | Answered on February 25, 2010

Bankruptcy will probably not discharge the debts from the traffic tickets. But you may be able to discharge the other debts. Last time I did...

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Can IRS taxes be discharged through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Harley's answer | Answered on February 25, 2010

Discharging taxes in bankruptcy is a tricky area. This is an area where you should have an attorney. In general the rules are as...

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Is my customer really filing for bankruptcy

Harley's answer | Answered on February 24, 2010

Find out if he has hired a bankruptcy attorney to file for him. If he hasn't hired one then its likely that he really intends on filing. If he...

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Will i be affected as a cosigner for my parents bankruptcy?

Harley's answer | Answered on February 23, 2010

If your parents want to keep the trailer there are 5 alternatives in bankruptcy: 1 They can surrender the trailer. If they do this you will...

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Surrendering car in chapter 7, should I keep making payments?

Harley's answer | Answered on February 19, 2010

Is your car underwater? Don't forget to look into the possibility of a "redemption". In a redemption you pay the car lender the value of the car...

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I live in California. My wife and I have seperate bills in each other names only. My name is nowhere on any of her bills.

Harley's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

If your wife files bankruptcy then a "bankruptcy estate" is created. The court takes all the property in the bankruptcy estate and divides it up...

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I co-sigh for a car the other person filed for bankruptcy am i liable for that loan?

Harley's answer | Answered on February 15, 2010

Yes. If you co-signed for a car loan and the borrower defaults then the lender will repossess the car. If the value of the car is less than the...

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Is filing for BK better then just getting help with credit cards. i can't afford to make the payments due to huge rate hikes

Harley's answer | Answered on February 05, 2010

You should have an attorney review your entire case before you decide whether to discharge your debts in bankruptcy or to try to get some debt...

Harley Aaron Feinstein's Answers (185)

If i file bankruptsy, will that affect me being able to rent an apartment?

Types of Bankruptcy out there

Would bancrupcy clear my debt and drivers licence from a collection agency

Can IRS taxes be discharged through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Is my customer really filing for bankruptcy

Will i be affected as a cosigner for my parents bankruptcy?

Surrendering car in chapter 7, should I keep making payments?

I live in California. My wife and I have seperate bills in each other names only. My name is nowhere on any of her bills.

I co-sigh for a car the other person filed for bankruptcy am i liable for that loan?

Is filing for BK better then just getting help with credit cards. i can't afford to make the payments due to huge rate hikes