Does U.S. Bankruptcy Code 523(a)(6) or any other regulation allow a debtor to RETRY the trial in which he lost a judgment?

The difference between a state court judgment for fraud and a BK court judgment for fraud lies in the level of proof required. The state court...

Rent to own is legally a lease. When you file a Chapter 7 case, you will disclose this lease in your Schedule G. Bankruptcy rules require you to...

Is it better to file for bankruptcy before starting a divorce?

I concur with my colleagues that it is generally better to file BK together, then do the dissolution of marriage. That said, there may be other...

Insurance company won judgement for cost and fees. Anyone, know if or when I should file for chapter 7.

I'm not sure it is wise to throw good money after bad, BK is the sure thing and the cost will be far less than continued expenses/fees pursuing an...

I want a clinic or pro Bono to help me as a creditor in a ( so called friends) chapter 7 case

You need to contact an Avvo BK lawyer by clicking the tab "Find a Lawyer". Some may be willing to help you on a reduced fee basis. Some of us...

How long does bankruptcies, that were never completed stay on my credit report and how can I remove them if possible?

Credit reporting agencies are legally required to report accurate information. If they don't, you can dispute the incorrect information. BK is a...

I no longer what my car loan, I'm going to write it off on my Chap 7 bankruptcy. When will my car be repossessed?

If you no longer want to retain the car and keep making the payments, you can select that option in your Statement of Intentions. Some auto...

How long does it take to get chapter 13 discharge papers trustee has been paid all documents have been signed

As long as 6 months. Don't forget your 2nd half financial counseling and your application for discharge. If you have a lawyer, he/she will take...

Question about obtaining a home loan after chapter 7 BK.

The evaluation of negative credit information is wholly within the policy of each individual creditor. That said, the commencement of the BK is...

Would the party holding the judgment of possession be listed as a secured creditor or unsecured creditor on my schedules? Thx

I concur with Atty Hansen that after the foreclosure, the debt is unsecured.