What happens if you are not qualified to file a Chapter 7 - yet you filed? Can you get out of bankruptcy at that point?

The Trustee will generally require you to convert the case to a Chapter 13. He will say something like, convert the case within 10 days or your...

Can I get my money back from an attorney who didn't show up to my hearing?

I agree, you should contact your attorney. She can probably give you a refund of some sort.

Is my girlfriend at risk when I file for bankruptcy?

If your name is not on any of her property, then your bankruptcy will not affect your her property.

How to deal with credit card debt on cards she was to close after divorcing 2 yrs ago and now she has used.

Here are some options to consider: 1) First, you should probably close the account now. 2) Go back to divorce court to make her abide by the...

The debt is discharged through bankruptcy. The plaintiff cannot go back to record liens against once you receive the discharge and your case is...

What is the time frame to reopen up a Ch 7 BK and how hard is it?

When you file for bankruptcy, you must list all of your assets and debts when you file bankruptcy. It is hard to imagine that the home and mortgage...

Filing for bankrupcy but don't have enough to pay the fees?

I agree, you need to look around more. There are also pro bono services. Additionally, contact the bankruptcy courts, they provide workshops...

When filing chapter 13 , when having an attorney ordered fair market home value appraisal , I had 2.

Generally the lower estimate is better needed. However, sometimes, depending on whether the appraisals make any difference, an attorney might make...

Do I mail both form23 and the certificate in personal financial management to the court ?

If you are filing in the Central District, you can file by mail. You will need to send both the B23 and the Certificate. Make sure your case...

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Student loan, should I pay some back now or wait since I don't have anywhere near a significant portion?

I just wrote a nine part blog about student loans. And all I can say is it depends on the type of student loan, the type of postponement you are...