We are filing chapter 7 and surrendering both our cars. Can we buy another?

You can generally buy a car for cash. For how much obviously first depends on your affordability. You should also look at the exemptions for your...

Credit card dept.

I agree with the other comments here, please see an attorney in your local jurisdiction. The bank levy can happen over and over again. Each time...

What is considered a homeplace

Do you mean homestead?

My in laws are declaring bankruptcy and want us to sign declaration of contribution - how could this impact us?

I don't see how the declaration commits you to staying there and/or paying $550 a month. A declaration is simply a statement made under oath that...

In bankruptcy if one of my creditors is a relative will that be considered part of my debt?

Yes, you must list them. Typically prospective clients will ask "do I have to include this in my bankruptcy". First, I ask what do you mean by...

Does the Bankruptcy Court require you to provide bank statements? If so, for how many months?

The trustee could ask for the statements, it's more of a local practice question. Some trustees will ask for them, others don't in some cases but...

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In California bankruptcy, if you have a life insurance policy that has $2500 cash value will the court make you surrender it?

In California the unmatured life insurance policy is exepted under C.C.P. section 704.100 with a limit of $19,400. So the $2500 cash value is well...

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How do i find out how much is owed when my wages are being garnished?

You should have received a notice from your employer about the garnishment before it began. Contact your payroll department to obtain creditor...

How many wage garnishes are allowed to be put on your wages at one time.

What state is she in? Typically, it's not the number of garnishments but the total amount that can be garnished. If the one already in process...

Wage garnishment

25% of disposable earnings or 40 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is less.