Is my home protected from forced sale if I file for chapter 7 in California????

Based upon the facts presented I would say "Yes, your house is protected". However, you need to consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney in...

How simple or complicated is the following scenario when filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy? And how is the approval rate for such?

Yours is a fairly typical Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Click on the AVVO tab for find a lawyer. Pick out a few in your area and then read their...

Does information from your credit counseling course, that is required before filing Chapter 7, have any effect on your case?

The debtor education classes are items on the punch list. The first one has to be completed within 180 days before you file your bankruptcy...

School loans incurred prior o marriage belong to the student. Further, if (sorry to put a damper on the coming marriage) you subsequently get...

Can my home be sold to meet debt not secured/how long do i have/

There is not enough information here to give you an informed answer. Depending on the circumstances you may be able to exempt up to $175,000 of...

Bankruptcy chapter 7. Wife and I put our home in irrevocable trust over 10 years ago. Are we protected? We have no interest

Maybe, but you need the trust carefully reviewed by a bankruptcy lawyer who is also familiar with trust law. Irrevocable trusts for asset...

If a Creditor's identity is unknown, how do you list them, and how do you hold plan payments for them until you figure it out?

List the loan servicer. They will file the Proof of Claim indicating who actually owns the debt. I strongly urge you to hire a bankruptcy...

Married looking to file chapter 7 individually. Wife has assets in her name. Would putting into irrevocable trust protect?

As the other answers indicated, putting your wife's assets into an irrevocable trust is a fraudulent transfer. You can stiil file chapter 7 but...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I have a small dba business. Can I discharge debt I owe for payroll taxes?

Absolutely not. Payroll taxes are never exempt. You can, however, file a Chapter 13 after the Chapter 7 if you can pay off the payroll taxes over...

Do you have to put redacted account numbers as a part of your addresses? Or will the court give them enough info, (e.g., ss#)?

If you are dong a chapter 13, get a lawyer. Otherwise you will fail miserably and most of the lawyers fee is paid through the plan anyway.