How long after Chapter 7 bankruptcy is discharged should you wait to have property?

You can "have property" immediately after a BK ... there is no waiting period. But I can understand the fear ... why would someone "give" you a...

The lender took money from my account after I file for bankruptcy. Can i file a claim with the bank to get the money back?

This was not a willful violation of the automatic stay and sanctions would not be likely. Your first step is to contact the "lender" (with a copy...

I agree with the other answers; but if you're unable to exempt most or all of the money in your account, you'll need to get a bankruptcy filed...

Can you strip an HOA lien in a Chapter 13 through 506 (LAM Motion)?

That'll depend on your judge ... at least it does in my District.

The clerk at Dept of Ed. stated that it would never be cleared. It's that possible after I paid it off after my bankruptsy?

Your student loan was paid its pro-rata share of what you paid to your unsecured creditors, but when your Plan completed and you received your...

I believe that since your son is a minor and is an "or" owner, he is not a co-owner in the sense that he would be entitled to half of any proceeds...

Chap. 13 can you discharge divorce debt that was from a property settlement, and money that was awarded from an 401k account?

No ... the one with the property cannot discharge the debt to the other because it falls squarely within the realm of 523(a)(15). But even if it...

Chapter 13 discharged, tried to short sale while in Chapter 13, mortgage in default, when will foreclosure begin?

How long were you in your Ch13? If a year or more (or, possibly, less) the lender must start the foreclosure process all over again which gives...

I filed Chap 13 - 3 months ago. I have 3 cars and need to sell one for what I owe on it. I understand that I need to request...

How is this claim treated in your Plan? In my District, the car does not have to be included in the Plan if it is worth at least what you owe; but...

Where can I find an attorney to take a great personal injury case? This involves Chapter 7 bankruptcy and foreclosure.

Los Angeles County Bar Ass'n (LACBA) Lawyer Referral Service (213) 243-1525 ... or www.smartlaw.org