ATROS cannot be enforced by contempt, and as a result they are relatively toothless. They serve best as negative injunctions, i.e., retraining...

I need to find a lawyrer to file chapter 13. Is there anone able to add their attorney fees to the case?

As my colleagues have indicated, it's a question of feasibility. Since the attorney will be paid only from the confirmed Chapter 13 plan, if...

Can I file bankruptcy for arrears on child support ?

While I agree with my colleagues that domestic support obligations are nondischargeable, and only a plan of reorganization would make sense so that...

I agree with my colleague that having dependents may help, as it would allow you to increase the homestead exemption from $75,000 to $100,00. As...

A judgment creditor's remedy when a judgment debtor fails to appear at a judgment debtor examination is to request that the court issue a civil...

I need a chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney.

First, when did you file? An emergency petition means the "bare-bones" petition was filed without the required additional documents. When that...

While I also agree with my colleagues that the debt is dischargeable and should be scheduled, there may be consequences for the individual who was...

Bankruptcy discharges debts, not interests in property. If you have been found to have an ownership interest in the dog, it cannot be discharged in...

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Can I submit a property appraisal in a ch 7 in Los Angeles court?

I agree with my colleague Bob Firth. I would also note that if the basis for you to qualify for the $175,000 homestead exemption is having attained...

I can no longer afford my car payment and high interest - Can I call a lender and ask them to just pick-up/repossess a vehicle?

Whether you simply cease making payments on the vehicle and it is repossessed, or you turn the car over to the lender for a "voluntary repo", the...