Can I file bk on 1500.00 dollars of criminal restitution.

Criminal restitution can not be discharged through bankruptcy. Best Wishes, Steve Doan Doan Law Firm

I filled chapter 13 bankruptcy without a attorney can I hire one to help me after I've filled?

I take it your current attorney is unresponsive? You can absolutely hire a new attorney to sub into your current case, it could end up getting...

Chpt 13 to Chpt 7 Bankruptcy conversion

Your conversion will only include debts incurred on or before your original filing date. Debts incurred after you filed your Chapter 13 case are...

Filing chap 7 bankruptcy & have a car which is current on payments. Want to keep. Do I have to have a reaffirmation agreement.

The code requires that you either reaffirm, redeem, or surrender the secured collateral during a bankruptcy. In California, prior to the new laws...

My home was included in a Chapter 7, can I short sale or do a Deed in lieu of foreclosure?

You remain the legal owner of the property until you relinquish title or the home is foreclosed on. You are free to short sale or do a deed of leu...

Should i list financial assistance from a relative as "Past Income From Other Sources excluding employment or business" in a BK?

First, you should consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney near you. Most will offer a free consultation. To answer your question,...

My 1st mortgage is current and did not pay on the 2nd martgage and own the HOA fees. the hoa threaten to sale our property.

I suggest you consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney near you to see what options may be available to you. Best Wishes, Steve Doan, Esq

Do I need permission from the trustee to buy a new appliance?

If you are incurring new debt (ie. financing the appliance), you may be required to obtain court permission depending on the terms of your plan. ...

These are assets that must be disclosed in your bankruptcy schedules. Whether or not you can exempt and protect these assets in bankruptcy depends...

On the deed, not the mortgage, will a foreclosure/short sale affect my credit?

The foreclosure should not impact your credit since you were not a signor on the note. Whether or not you will qualify to purchase a home depends...