How to handle a lease of a car with my father in a chapter 7 bankruptcy

I don't see you having a problem either way, just make sure that everything is explained on your bankruptcy Petition. If you are buying the car...

Can I include the debt from my short sale in my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Stephen's right, but he danced around the question a little, so I'll go out on a limb a little bit. Chances are, as part of your short sale a...

Bankruptcy

I didn't see any answers directly on point so let me clarify. Unless your assets are too great, you can file bankruptcy and wipe out the credit...

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You can file the declaration yourself. You and your wife may both want to file one. You do get a homestead exemption in bankruptcy, so you don't...

Is a federal tax lien secured to property dischargeable and if so can you remove the lien from the property

Dorothy's right. The tax might be dischargeable but it doesn't remove the lien against the property. That said, if you have no or little equity...

Chapter 7. If I file alone, do they treat me wife's income and property just like she had filed?

They're all good answers above. You should speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to crunch the numbers. One thing not mentioned is that,...

If i am on feca (workmans comp) and file chapter 7 will it affect it or affect further surgery will they take this as income

The money you receive while on worker's comp (temp disability or permanent disbility) is considered income for the "Means Test." Any money paid by...

Filing Chp 7 bankruptcy in CA

Whoa, for the most part I agree with my fellow colleagues, however, you may want to speak to an attorney before you stop making min payments. ...

Do I have to list the guns only registered in my spouse name in chapter 7 NOT filing jointly (CA). They were tools for his jobs.

Talk to a lawyer, period. You can call me or any experienced BK attorney. Sounds to me like your husband turned an exempt asset (his retirement)...

Just got a job but still need to BK - can I still do CH 7?

I believe you can be forced into a Chapter 11 if you have too much disposable income. It would be nice to know exactly what your income is. It is...