I agree that 10k is a relatively low amount of debt to burn a BK on. Settlement or workout would be at least worth a good try before going down...

I filed a chapter 7 Bankruptcy on my own, I just got a order from my loan on my car to have a automatic stay of relief?

The answer depends on where you are in the process. If they already have the order, then all you can do is come current on the payments. In...

I need a bankruptcy lawyer?

Most attorneys offer free consultations to assess your case. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" function on AVVO, or check out the National...

I'm in a chapter 13 now and have fallen behind on my payments if I?

If you stay in the 13 and modify it, the car will still get paid per the plan. If you do convert, you can negotiate with the lender to get caught...

You should consult with an attorney before filing. Unless you executed some sort of security agreement for the wedding dress, its not likely an...

Is debt consolidation a good thing?

There is no such thing as debt consolidation- the only way to do so is for you to take out a $30k loan and pay all your other accounts in full....

I filed bankruptcy chapter 13 and my husband chapter 7. We are separated and we will divorce.

Much more information is needed to address your situation, and you definitely need to hire a lawyer for both the Chapter 13 and the divorce. On a...

What happened to the money we paid into Chapter 13 from 2009 to 2012 before we had to convert it to a chapter7?

It depends on the specifics of your plan and who was supposed to get paid. The Chapter 13 Trustee had to file a final report after the case was...

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Stopping my EIC in 2015 tax yr until Chapter 7 is closed by the bankruptcy court and is it relevant in the eyes of the Trustee?

Unfortunately, in Arizona, there is no distinction for the source of tax refunds. If you have a right to it, then that goes to the bankruptcy...

CA-based landlord seeking damages 2 years after foreclosure. What should my parents do?

More information is needed, and your folks need an attorney to assess. Until the foreclosure actually completed, unfortunately the landlord was...