California chapter 7 homestead question. 704 says age 55+ w/ less than $25k income can get $175k exemption. How is income determ

The analysis you need made has several "moving parts". It is best dealt with by contacting a BK lawyer who can ask and you can answer the relevant...

Rent to own transactions are a hybrid contract. A combination of a rental agreement where title to the property is not conveyed until after full...

Husband filing bankruptcy individually; we're in middle of separation, but he's got to share info w/ me, correct?

You have full and complete access to his entire bankruptcy file via PACER. All of the data provided to the court in his BK documents is given...

I agree with my colleagues responses and add this: Do you have grounds to object to the discharge of your debt? If so, it may be better strategy...

Can granted lawyer fees be discharged in bankruptcy?

I concur with the responses from my colleagues. That said, if there was any proveable claim that the underlying debt was non-dischargeable, atty...

Amending Statement of Intention in California Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

File and serve your amended Statement of Intentions on the Chapter 7 trustee, the car creditor and the BK judge (optional). You can mail serve...

When my ex filed chapter 13 he listed me. I filed an opposition to his extension for time and it was posted as part of the case

Unless you file a proper Proof of Claim, you may not get paid. See a BK creditors rights lawyer ASAP.

If I file an objection to my ex's bankruptcy 13 will the judge really read it.

You can be sure the judge will consider what you have written, but to be safe, send your letter/proof to the Chapter 13 trustee as well.

What does it mean when it says you must receive credit counseling within the 180-day period before you file bankruptcy?

In plain English, it means your credit counseling certificate is good for 6 months. You must file w/i 180 days after you get your certificate. If...

How easy it is to convert a chapter 7 BK to a chapter 13 in California?

When you already have a lawyer, it may be inappropriate to give you separate legal advice. Your lawyer should know about all aspects of your case....