Questions answered by Robert Parkinson Taylor

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My parents are thinking of filing bankruptcy and i'm about to declare them as my dependents. would it negatively impact me?

Robert's answer | Answered on March 08, 2011

I don't see a problem with taking them as dependants, as long as you're actually supporting them.

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WOuld i consider file for chapter 7 before Auction occurs by hoa and what would happen if property is not sold.

Robert's answer | Answered on March 06, 2011

I'm not quite sure what you are asking. If you could provide a little more detail, I'm sure you'll get a couple good resposnes. Rob

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I post dated a check in 2004 for $2500 down pymt on a car. I just got a call today a warrent has been issued an I need to pay it

Robert's answer | Answered on March 05, 2011

I'm a bankruptcy attorney so this is out of my area of expertise. However, I deal with clients every day who have been lied to by collection...

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Can a final divorce settlement be amended to gain child support even though we have a joint custody on a child?

Robert's answer | Answered on March 05, 2011

Our State has guidelines which determine what your child support should be. If you agreed to accept less than the State guidleline in your divorce...

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Mortgage discharged in chapter 7 bankruptcy. Can I now short-sale the property instead of foreclosure? Taxable as income if I do

Robert's answer | Answered on March 01, 2011

You can do a short sale, but my general opinion is not to. Having filed for bk, there should be no more reporting on your credit one way or...

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Bankruptcy discharge of HOA

Robert's answer | Answered on February 24, 2011

HOA dues owed before filing are dischargeable. HOA dues incurred after filing are not discharged. If you are going to surrender the property...

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Corp I was part owner in yrs back filed chapter 7. Years later I am filing chapter 7 personally. List on related cases? how?

Robert's answer | Answered on February 24, 2011

Under #1 on the State of Related cases just write "I was the _________ of blank corporation which filed a chapter 7 in the USBC Central Dist. of...

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Bankruptcy chapter 7 question in regard to pending work comp case. How will it be treated asset wise

Robert's answer | Answered on February 22, 2011

The law is unclear, but I would consider it income for "means test purposes" just to be safe. Also, WC temp disability payments and permanent...

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How is the value of secured property determined on Schedule C in a bankruptcy case?

Robert's answer | Answered on February 22, 2011

It's the FMV. Call me if you have a question and I'll be glad to give you some quick free advice. Rob Taylor, Esq. Huntington Beach, CA

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How quickly do I need to file a motion to avoid a lien in Chapter 13?

Robert's answer | Answered on February 20, 2011

Filing a chapter 13 and stripping a lien is something you should not do "pro se" in my opinion. The exact procedures and requirements can actually...

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My parents are thinking of filing bankruptcy and i'm about to declare them as my dependents. would it negatively impact me?

WOuld i consider file for chapter 7 before Auction occurs by hoa and what would happen if property is not sold.

I post dated a check in 2004 for $2500 down pymt on a car. I just got a call today a warrent has been issued an I need to pay it

Can a final divorce settlement be amended to gain child support even though we have a joint custody on a child?

Mortgage discharged in chapter 7 bankruptcy. Can I now short-sale the property instead of foreclosure? Taxable as income if I do

Bankruptcy discharge of HOA

Corp I was part owner in yrs back filed chapter 7. Years later I am filing chapter 7 personally. List on related cases? how?

Bankruptcy chapter 7 question in regard to pending work comp case. How will it be treated asset wise

How is the value of secured property determined on Schedule C in a bankruptcy case?

How quickly do I need to file a motion to avoid a lien in Chapter 13?