Can't discharge fraud judgement in chapter 7 bankruptcy. But what about attorneys' fees I was ordered to pay?

A creditor can file an objection to the discharge of its debt provided it can make out a case under 11 USC §523 or some other section. The fact...

(Amex debt collections lawsuit) Will Amex settle and allow payments to be made over time?

I concur with my colleagues and add the following: If you don't have the assistance of an experienced debtor's rights lawyers, the AMEX lawyers...

(Using my income) how soon after I file, do the bankruptcy professionals begin to decide how much and WHICH of my bills to pay ?

I want to help you and need you to know you are in deep water here. Virtually all non-lawyer assisted Chapter 13 cases are dismissed for...

What happens if a collections agency says they are just retained by a client and does not report to credit agencies?

You need to contact a student loan lawyer/specialist. I recommend D.J. Rausa in San Diego. He is the best and takes cases in LA even though he is...

Adversarial Proceeding in a Chap 7 bankruptcy after the bk is closed.

I believe only the BK court can adjudicate the fraudulent conveyance issue because it has an interest in the matter for the benefit of creditors,...

When drafting a payment agreement, are there restrictions on what the terms of the penalty for a late payment can be?

A common formula for late charges is 6% of the payment amount. This number represents a reasonable cost for any extra effort associated with...

Can I use the official FRBP U.S. Bankruptcy Court "Amendment Cover Sheet" to delete a creditor from my Chapter 7 BK case ?

If you paid the balance owed to this creditor w/i 90 days of filing or AFTER filing, I would not "delete" the creditor as the trustee may feel you...

More information is needed to give you useful advice. As stated by my colleagues, if you got married AFTER you filed, probably nothing in your...

Do creditors have to remove negative credit report on discharge of chapter 13

The credit reporting agencies (CRA) are required to report accurate information. If your account has been discharged in a Chapter 13 case, the...

A timeshare is considered a secured debt. Filing Chapter 7 will result in loss of the property and you will be legally excused from paying the...