Is it suggested to have an attorney present at a relief from automatic stay hearing?

The answer really depends on whether you are in a Ch7 or Ch13. If you are in a Ch13, yes ... you should probably have an attorney to negotiate an...

What happens to the default judgment and the defendant files for bankruptcy?

The debt will be discharged (whether there is a judgment or not) unless the plaintiff successfully argues that the debt was incurred by defrauding...

Went to bankruptcy chapter 7 hearing today. I exempted my pending auto accident case using 704 system. Trustee still asked lot

The 704 exemption scheme has the capacity to exempt a greater amount than the 703 because there is no limit as long as you can demonstrate that it...

How can I find a divorce attorney while being in chapter 13 bankruptcy?

One answer to your question is 'The Yellow Pages' ... but I suspect that's not what you're really asking. It's unclear to me whether you are in...

All good advice by the others; but to answer your question ... No, you do not have to wait for your settlement to file BK. In fact, if you are...

How long does a person have to re open a Bankruptcy case? A friend owes me $7800 and he's threating to re open it and add me.

Your friend's debt to you was discharged in his no-asset (presumed) BK whether you were scheduled or not. Your only recourse would be to reopen...

My ex gave a title to my vehicle as collateral to his friend for a loan. I didn't realize he did that until our divorce.

1. You cannot create a security interest in someone else's vehicle just because you were able to obtain the title ... so I assume his name was on...

I have filed chapter 13 bankruptcy but not on my home equity loan. they want to settle for a lesser amount. will this affect me?

I agree with Ms Bunce's comment, but we really do need more info. How, exactly, did you "not" file "on your home equity loan"? If that debt was...

Bankruptcy verses burglary. How does a BK trustee, lawyer, insurer, judge, etc value things?

Your issue is with your insurance company ... the bankruptcy section can't offer much help. I wonder if your policy really does say "new...

I may have to file bankrupcy, is it possible to keep one investment property and my primary residence. my investment property

Yes. If your investment property is underwater and the equity in your residence does not exceed your homestead exemption (at least $75,000) it is...