Most attorneys will require a payment up front in order to file a Chapter 13 case. Although the full amount of what is charged for a Chapter 13...

Can a CA bankruptcy lawyer take on a chapter 7 case and then refuse to do a conversion to chapter 13? Wants to refer me elsewher

Some attorneys do not feel comfortable handling Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases since they involve more complex issues and procedures. In this case...

How to Voluntarily Dismiss My Chapter 13

When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy there are documents that you must file with the court within a certain period of time. You also need to...

We filed Chapter 7, later in the day, landlords filed eviction what about the "automatic stay" rule?

If the landlord had not yet obtained an unlawful detainer when you filed for bankruptcy, then he will have to go through bankruptcy court before he...

Transferred debt

I agree with the above response. If the debt was transferred over to your parents name then you are not legally liable as far as the credit card...

In chapter 7 means test, where do I deduct CA Disability deduction from paycheck? Under taxes or Disability Insurance?

I practice in Riverside area and we take out the Ca disability deduction on the taxes section of the means test.

We filed Chapter 7, later in the day, landlords filed eviction what about the "automatic stay" rule?

If the landlord had not yet obtained an unlawful detainer when you filed for bankruptcy, then he will have to go through bankruptcy court before...

Bankruptcy question?

Purchasing a car before filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is generally not a problem. The only issues that can arise is if the monthly car payment...

Can Back Child Support thats owed be discharged through bankruptcy?

Back child support cannot be discharged in either Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Under the bankruptcy code child support is considered a...

Can i claim a private loan in bankruptcy?

More than likely this type of loan would fall under a student loan that is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. I don't believe there is any case law...