Paying government debts before bankrupcty

Yes. You are correct that as a general rule, fines and penalties owing to governmental entities are nondischargeable. So, whether you pay the fines...

Can I include a debt that I’m a co-applicant on under Chapter 13?

You definitely need to schedule the claim. The fact you are a cosigner and the principal obligor is currently making the payments means you can...

Can my soon to be ex wife request I reimburse her for gifts money given to my girlfriend while I was married?

The basis for seeking reimbursement would be misappropriation and breach of fiduciary duty, provided the funds spent on the girlfriend were...

If the federal action was pending when the bankruptcy was filed, it should have been both listed as a claim in Schedule F and as pending litigation...

After being served divorce papers and signing them, what happens when the papers are sent to the mediator and he does nothing?

Your divorce will be concluded when a judgment is entered. The judgment terms will be either based on the rulings made at trial by the judge or on...

You would pay the lienholder. If you instead pay the small claims judgment holder, you will still liable to the lienholder, in effect being at risk...

Bankruptcy v/s debt settlement? Which is better when you owe $100,000 purely to credit cards? No assets

While action 525 of the Bankruptcy Code bars discrimination in employment based on having filed bankruptcy, the circuits are split on whether that...

How can I find an Orange County CA divorce attorney that is very experienced with CalPers disability pensions?

Nancy Bennett Bunn, whose office is in Newport Beach and whose number is (949) 640-4017. She limits her practice to retirement divisions.

In a nutshell, no. Such service is inadequate.

Does a corporation have to list an unclaimed judgment as an asset on the Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes. Although collectability may be doubtful, it does not eliminate the duty of disclosure, only its value. And while corporate debtors do not get...