What are the chances that the judge's feeling about my recent sailboat purchase could lead to dismissing the bankruptcy?

Yes ... extremely low, indeed. In fact, it is highly unlikely that any judge would ever see the facts of your case ... only the Trustee assigned...

Since you can only exempt at most $28,225 of the cash, your Trustee may require you to turn over the difference (Trustees do vary regarding the...

I have no debt except am behind on mortgage payments. Can I file chapter 13 with the intent to surrender, and have no repayment

If you incurred that mortgage debt in order to acquire the property, you might consider just walking away and letting the lender foreclose. The...

Yes ... you can file a Ch7 as well, if you qualify.

Filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to halt an eviction? How long does the stay last?

The stay is lifted "automatically" only when you receive your discharge and the case is closed (after 3 months). Yes, the landlord's attorney...

Can I file a chapter 13 after receiving a chapter 7 discharge for my house?

No - it is not too late. Since you've been discharged of all other dischargeable debts, your Chapter 13 Plan will only have to pay the arrears...

Won the bid for a foreclosed auction house

In my District (CA - 9th Circuit) the moment the hammer falls on the sale controls. If the BK was filed before that moment, the sale is void. If...

If filing bankruptcy in Riverside but I just moved to Arizona, is it okay to use my Arizona address on my petition? Will be back

It's OK, but you'll need to make sure the County shows Riverside on your Petitioin. Riverside County is still the proper venue for your case UNTIL...

Traffic tickets aren't dischargeable under a chapter 7 bankruptcy's but will I get an automatic stay for 90 days to reinstate?

I see nothing in your post that involves Chapter 13, so I am changing the category to Chapter 7 ... which is fortunate since representing yourself...

No - the govt will not stop your SSI because of credit card debt. Of much greater concern is your intention to amass "huge" credit card debt in...

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