I am filing bankruptcy in CA. My only concern is the duplex that I live in with 2co-signers (3 people on the loan).

Since you only own a one-third interest in the property, only one-third of equity or $41,667 is yours. If you are residing in the property at the...

It is ironic that one would not need to redeem property if there is any equity in it yet you need to claim an exemption in the property in order to...

Got sued by credit card company. Can I file bk? Would that count as the response to the sue notice?

The filing of a bankruptcy is not a "response" to the lawsuit, but the automatic stay that goes into effect when the bankruptcy is filed, stops any...

My ex wife was awarded a car and the loan to the car during our divorce. I am the sole borrower in the loan.

If the loan is in your name alone, your ex's filing bankruptcy should not affect the loan. If she does not propose to continue payments, you will...

If a husband dies before inheriting from his fathers estate, will it go to the wife? Is she his "issue"

Generally, the trust will specify if there is any survivorship period which is required but a period that is as long as six years would be very...

Timeline: File chapter 7 bankruptcy. Incurred more medical debt. Let ch. 7 dismiss. Refile a few months later. Discharge Meds?

You can refile and generally discharge the new medical debt incurred. With other types of debts such as credit cards, lines of credit or even if...

If you are behind in payments after you receive your discharge, the lender can repossess the vehicle which is a substantial risk, especially if you...

You can contact the credit card company to remove him as an authorized user but it may still appear on your credit report that an authorized user...

Chapter 13

The amount of equity in the house is critical in determining your best course of action, as are the details of the divorce and the transfer of the...

What is my liability if I cannot pay off a credit card balance

You are liable for the debt but the more important question is whether the debt is collectible. You cannot file another Chapter 7 until eight...