Does filing Chapter 7 automatically stay a lawsuit?

Regardless of the status of the suit, make sure the creditor gets notice of the bankruptcy. That way you can sue them and possibly get sanctions...

BK Chapter 7????

When one spouse files bankruptcy, both spouses' community property becomes subject to the bankruptcy court. Generally, community property is...

In Chap 7 NY, does the current total aggregate 10G exemption include the amt for tools of trade?

I believe NY has a $5,000 exemption just for tools of the trade (but don't qoute me, I practice in California only). Rob

Rephrase prev Q: -MUST I list my former biz as AKA on my BK chapter 7 petition. I did list in Stmnt of Fin Affair and biz debt

If you are a sole proprietor, then you and your business are one and the same. You should have listed your business name as an aka on your...

Filed chapter 7. Now credit card contacting me even though I filed. Say they can b/c was biz debt. I was a sole prop. Biz closed

Tell them that you're recording the conversation (which you must do in California). If you have the ability, actually record the conversation. ...

Reaffirmation is not necessary and usually unwise. Lenders can't foreclose as long as you pay as agreed. Rob

In California. Want to file chapter 7. My wife and I have separate real estate (pre marriage). Any issues. Don't want to effect

There's just too much that could be said about such an open ended question. If you want to give me a call, I'll give you some free advice. Rob...

I am looking for free lawyer for bankruptcy chapter 7 for my cases?

Dorothy's right as always. You may be able to get no cost/low cost legal help through the Tacoma/Peirce County Bar Association. Their volunteer...

How can I protect EDD funds from being frozen or seized by BofA? They are a creditor and I have filed a Chapter 7.

If you have already filed a Chapter 7, it would be a violation of the automatic stay for B of A to seize any funds you receive from now on. ...

I was told by a CA attorney today I have to wait 8 years to file bankrupcy again. I filed in 2004 ch 13, it was discharged in

In any event, you should be able to file a Chapter 7 six years after the date your last Chapter 13 was filed, less under certain circumstances. ...