We had a terrible bankruptcy attorney. He has to reopen a case, should that really take over a month just to reopen?

The time to successfully reopen your case depends on several factors: (1) When did the atty file the motion? (2) When did the atty get the order...

Sadly, you are pretty much stuck with the bureaucracy built into the system. The trustee probably has a backlog of cases and you will have to wait...

In my 38 years as a BK atty, I always regret hearing about the misdeeds, mistakes, and failures of one of my colleagues. The good news is, you ...

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Am I liable for a default judgement that wasn't included as a judgement, but was listed as a original creditor?

As stated by my colleagues, if your BK was a "no asset" case meaning that after taking all your legal exemptions, there was nothing left over for...

If I missed a few payments and I want to keep my car in a Chapter 7, can I force the lender to allow me to redeem the car?

What does your attorney say? In a Chapter 7, you have 3 options re secured debts: (1) surrender; (2) reaffirm the balance and keep making...

Should i file bankruptcy?

More information is needed to give you useful advice. You may be judgment proof if your home is being foreclosed and if there is little or no...

The specific terms of your Chapter 13 Plan will depend on an analysis of your budget. Most of the time, no interest is paid to unsecured...

Bankruptcy: If Both Partners In A California Couple Were Intending To File Bankruptcy Separately, Would Marrying Help Or Hurt?

I concur with my colleagues and remind you that BK is not a DIY project. Hire/consult with a BK atty by clicking the AVVO tab "Find a Lawyer". ...

Bankruptcy Trustee - has direct access to homeland security customs declaration i filled out when i entered country from abroad?

I concur with my colleagues. Since 1976, I have never had a trustee make this kind of request. Is there some reason the trustee's antennae will...

Unexempt stock in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

In my opinion, you can negotiate with the trustee as to the amount you should turn over to him/her. I recommend getting a tax advisor to sign a...