I've received my discharge for Chapter 13 in the Northern Illinois, how long before my case closes?

If you have received your Discharge, you may proceed with your acquisition. There is no need to wait for the case to close because the automatic...

What can I do to lessen the amount I owe or can I put all or some under my bankruptcy?

Setting aside for the moment that a visit to your local traffic court might very well lower the total obligation, especially the failure-to-appear...

I had a mesh I planted in 2007, then had filed chapter 13 in dec 2008, chapter 13 discharged feb 2013, filed mesh 2013

I have no idea what a mesh is; but if it's an asset that you failed to disclose in your Ch13 (which you have kindly disclosed here in this national...

What date takes precedence for a bankruptcy?

The claim date takes precedence ... if whatever liability you may have was incurred prior to your filing, then it is dischargeable (unless you were...

Can you surrender a car during Chapter 13?

Yes, but don't forget that the creditor(s) may file claims for the unsecured portion of the debts and receive the same percentage dividend as your...

If the fair market value of your stock is within the exemption limits in FL, then no - they will not take them.

Want to file chapter 7 bankruptcy. I just paid a large payment to the IRS. Do I need to wait a certain amount of time b4 filing?

No - you do not need to wait any amount of time. If the taxes were within the last 3 yrs (generally speaking) the Trustee would be recovering them...

Most workers comp settlements are exempt; but there's no way for us to know exactly without knowing the terms of the settlement and your state's...

Can I file my own Divorce?

This is more a Family Law issue than a Ch13 issue, although you WILL need to lift the automatic stay created by your BK before the family court can...

How do I get my household items delivered from bankrupt moving company?

Unless the Trustee is willing to give you access now, you'll have to wait until his Abandonment is approved, at which point you will have complete...