How long do I have to refile a bankruptcy?

Venue options are affected (among other factors) by (recent) residential history. I see that Castroville is in Monterey County (at first I figured...

A reverse mortgage will affect the liquidation analysis or determination as to whether the real property has "too much equity." As a bankruptcy...

If I own a service business with no assets to sell, what happens if I sell the business after Chapter 7?

If the value of the business exceeds statutory allowances for exemption, a chapter 7 trustee might sell it to yield funds to pay creditors....

How can I start this and what is cost?

A married person may file bankruptcy separately from his or her spouse, however, the non-filing spouse's income, assets and financial affairs are...

What is the most recent year of federal income taxes that might be discharged in chapter 7 bankruptcy?

As of 12/2015, income taxes for the 2011 tax period and prior MIGHT be dischargeable. You're right on that other criteria apply.

In CA, can I convert the proceeds from an aircraft sale (non-exempt) to a home (exempt to $150,000) prior to bankruptcy?

$150,000 is not a currently applicable CA homestead exemption value. In any event, the Bankruptcy Code expressly curtails such action (see link);...

Can I file bankruptcy and keep my home? My home is paid off

Assuming it's applicable, the CA homestead exemption is limited. If equity is "excessive," then chapter 7 bankruptcy may entail turnover of...

How many years do you have to wait to file chapter 7 bankruptcy again???? Need help!

One cannot file chapter 7 to discharge debts if a prior chapter 7 (that concluded with discharge) had been filed within 8 years. If the 8-year mark...

Should I file for bankruptcy?

Yes; with a reasonably likely auto loan deficiency pending, there may be strong incentive to seek bankruptcy protection. Working for wages with the...

What does "bankruptcy petition" refer to?

The "petition" per se is essentially a multi-page cover sheet with certain declarations and summaries; but "petition" or "bankruptcy petition" is...