I am helping a young lady who lived on the streets for a couple of years. We want to know her options, bankruptcy, or ?

I would suggest that your friend consult a local bankruptcy attorney. Most of us give free consultations and will let her know if there is a...

Bankruptcy

Unless there are some unusual circumstances in your case, a bankruptcy case would discharge money owing from an eviction.

Ch 7 bankruptcy CCCP § 704.010

As Mr. Turner already told you, there are two exemption schemes in California. It is likely that you can use the 703 exemptions to protect your...

A Chapter 13 case may result in the discharge (elimination) of unsecured debt at the conclusion of the case. (Most cases end in three to five...

How do i start the bankruptcy process?

First, you need to talk to an attorney. Most of us in San Diego will do that first visit for free. At that visit, you should expect to be told...

Whats the best option?

As all the other attorneys have told you, you must list all your debts. You must also list all assets that belong to both you and your...

If I file for Chapter 7, does it protect me from a judgment and wage garnishment?

Filing a Chapter 7 will stop a garnishment. As long as the debt is dischargeable, the garnishment cannot be started again when the bankruptcy...

Will filing for bankruptcy help me?

A bankruptcy could help you. Whether it makes sense depends on facts that you have not included in your question. including your income and...

Can i file for personal bankruptcy without it affecting the credit of my wife?

There are a lot of facts that go into a decision to file personal bankruptcy. You need to make an appointment with a local attorney (or more than...

BofA foreclosure now 6 years after CH7 bankruptcy of first and second loan, I did not reaffirm loans. Can I now do a CH 13?

With the loan amounts you have stated, you will not qualify to file a Chapter 13. There is a ceiling on the amount of both secured and unsecured...