UGMA money is what it says: A gift of money. As such, it is as much of an asset and any other cash you have. I am not aware of any specific...

Is there any future hopes for discharging private college loans through bankruptcy? Is there anything coming down the pipes?

What is coming down the pike is probably too remote to be of any immediate benefit to you. Sorry.

Filing BK court motions is not a DIY project. Contact an experienced BK lawyer. §522(f) motions are used to avoid state court judgment liens when...

Can a state income tax debt be discharged under a chapter 11 bankruptcy?

General rule is that debts owed to the government are not dischargeable. However, under certain circumstances, some debts owed to governments can...

Client has 20 Is home equity considered available for liquidation in Chapter 7? k k

Meeting with an AVVO approved atty will give you the best answers to your questions. That said, it appears you are eligible for Chapter 7 because...

More information is needed to give you useful advice. What kind of a motion was filed? Are you the movant? The motion itself will provide you...

I want to file bankruptcy for chapter 13. I read that the last 4 yrs of taxes are due. I have not filed 2009 - can I file?

The short answer is "Yes". Chapter 13 is not a DIY project. Consult with and hire an experienced BK lawyer. Click on "Find a Lawyer" tab on the...

Any issues with amending schedules to be under debt limit in 13

A Chapter 13 is not a DIY project. This question should be directed to your atty if you have one. If not, get one ASAP by clicking on the "Find a...

The fact that you have been in your BK for 5 months tells me something is wrong. If the case was FILED five months ago and you have not received a...

I would like to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but I have no money to do so. What should I do?

Filing BK by yourself can be a recipe for disaster. But, there are some who have successfully navigated these rapids and avoided the big rocks. ...