In filing bankrupcty, do i have to pay to get an appraisal/

There's no legal requirement that you get an appraisal. If you are familar with property in the area, comparable sales, are certain there's no...

With the new bankruptcy laws, do I need to furnish my bank statements to file Chapter 7 or 13? (I live in VA)

In most cases it is not common. However, if a trustee suspects you're not being honest, expect him or her to ask. That said, my clients have been...

Exemptions are basically property you can keep when you file bankruptcy. You'll need to look at Maryland law to see how much equity you can keep...

Filing chapter 7 soon but I need to finance a vehicle 1st. Will this be a problem? Do I need to wait a certain amount of time?

As long as you reaffirm the car loan, the lenders generally don't care as they're pretty much in the same position as if you never filed (actually,...

Sounds like a State court question to me. Assuming your property is fully exempt (I believe Texas has an unlimted homestead exemption if you...

How to file chapter 7 in chicagoland area

All due respect to Mr. Goldstein, now "might" be the perfect time to file. I've had many a call over the past year where the party had been...

Can a civil judgment from a vehicle repossession be discharged through Ch 7 BK in California? (there is no fraud involved)

Your personal liability on the judgment is dischargeable. However, if you own realestate and the judgment creditor filed a lien, that lien on your...

Can i file an ammended schedule A after finding out i have a deeded timeshare

Amend right away. Add the creditor if the timeshare financed. Also add the time management company if you have back or ongoing maintanance...

I filed Chapter 7 and now have decided its not the course I need to take. How do I get out of chapter 7? It's been 85 days

Since it's been 85 days, I assume you had your 341a meeting and some problem has arisen. As Mark said, Motions to Dismiss are rarely granted. If...

Bankruptcy + lawsuit in my favor.. what should i do?

Do not file any bankruptcy while you are in the process of settling a lawsuit, at least not without discussing the matter with a local bankruptcy...