How can I get more time to avoid a judgement for not paying cc debt? Filing BR but can't do it before deadline this week

Relax. You don't even need to respond to the BoA CC suit. Tell your pending lawyer to make a phone call to BoA lawyers informing them you are...

Can state court filing fees be discharged in bankruptcy?

Debts you owe can be discharged. Expenses you incur defending a lawsuit are not debts. If you file before a judgment is entered against you,...

My wife recieved a Chapter 13 bankruptcy letter which her employer filed. What does this mean to her?

Your wife rec'd the notice because she is a creditor of the bankrupt person and is owed wages. File the claim and see if she eventually gets paid....

Can a repossession affect my credit after a bankruptcy is been discharged

Your facts don't make sense. If you bought a car in 2015 but your bankruptcy was filed in 2013, the car was not covered by the BK. If it is...

Can I be refunded the money I paid toward filing chapter 7 and cancel the filing

You got a very reasonable price for a Chapter 7 case. Of the $1335 quote, $335 is probably the filing fee paid to the court, not the lawyer. Net...

I regret doing a trade in with a rollover balance, other vehicle vandalized. Should I just work w/attorney regarding vehicle?

When you already have hired a lawyer who is apparently in possession of more facts than any of us, you are not likely to get a better answer than...

Why did my landlord serve me with a 3 day notice when i am under bankruptcy chapter 7. He knows i;m under bankruptcy stay.

Your BK does not affect post-petition rent. If you are delinquent for December rent and you filed prior to December, the LL can evict you for...

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How much time doe it "buy" me after I file an answer ? How long does bankruptcy filing process take? For a simple case

Step one: decide now if and when you will file BK. Step two: Find/consult/hire a BK lawyer. Some of offer a free consultation by phone or in...

I owe a lot more on this vehicle because of a rollover balance. Will this hurt my filing bankruptcy?

I concur with the advice given my my colleagues and add the following: The "rollover" balance added to the new car purchase increases the amount...