Can we sell our home after an officially recorded chapter 13 discharge?

In a Chapter 13, a creditor does have to file a claim. Failure to do so has no impact on the amount owed to them. If the lender is beginning a...

Can the lawyer charge me for this?

Attorney fees are negotiated between the client and lawyer. No "law" governs them. However, if the fees are deemed unreasonable, the BK judge can...

Can i move while my OIC is being reviewed?

This is probably a question you should put to your post office. I can't think of any reason moving to lower your rent outlay would impair/affect...

How do I talk with the collection agency and what can I do to get them to work with me on a plan?

1. Demand proof of the debt; 2. Have a lawyer contact the collection agency demanding they stop communicating with you and communicate with the...

Chapter 7. adversarial proceeding filed against me by my ex. I was just served yesterday but the document say answer due on May9

Under Federal Rule 12(a), a defendant generally has 21 days from the time he or she was served to respond to it. Bankruptcy Rule 7012 (a), on the...

Chapter 7 4 years ago. Trying to refi home. Told that I needed to reaffirm on my mortgage in the BK. Can I do that now? risky?

I fully concur with my esteemed colleagues whose advice is spot on. Refi thru another lender. Problem solved.

Question: Would any law firm be interested in representing me pro bono?

You need to contact a student loan bankruptcy lawyer specialist. I recommend D.J. Rausa in SD County.

The "wildcard" exemption is just that. It is available only under the §703 option. You don't need to use it for car or jewelry as those items...

Can my Bankruptcy attorney stop representing me without my knowledge, but still represent my husband after I filed for divorce?

There are 3 ways your BK lawyer can withdraw from representing you: (1) He files a motion to withdraw and you get written notice of his motion. ...

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How do I file a status statement in bankruptcy court?

If you have prepared a Joint Status Report it will need to be signed by both you, the plaintiff/creditor and the debtor/defendant. If he/she/they...