Can I buy a car before my bankruptsy is discharged?

I agree with Ms. Christensen and Mr. Kaufman. First, if you haven't already, ask your existing attorney. If you don't trust the advice of your...

I checked my credit reports with all three agencies. There are two collection agencies listing old debts who never contacted me.

Possibly. If you believe the information being reported is inaccurate and in violation of the FCRA, you will need to dispute the wrongful...

Bankruptcy Chapter 7 I OWE TO IRS INCOME TAX CREDIT AND STATE TAX

In order to answer your fairly confusing and choppy question, more information regarding your tax liability is needed. What tax year? When was the...

You absolutely CANNOT and WILL NOT have a warrant issued for your arrest or face any sort of criminal penalties for failure to pay this payday loan...

Can you "buy back" excess equity in your home when filing Chapter 7? My home is worth $20,000 more than the exemption.

I agree with Mr. Farmer that it is very likely that your panel trustee will allow you to pay the estate the amount it would otherwise realize from...

You can use the automobile exemption under CCP 704.010 to protect aggregate equity in multiple motor vehicles. ALSO, the amount of the exemption...

Debt collector with default judgment in hand asking me financial questions

You can potentially file bankruptcy or at least threaten to do so. That should buy you some leverage with the DC and/or judgment creditor. You may...

Can I still file Bankruptcy after UD has been filed and a hearing has been set?In live in Orange county, Calif

You can file. Without more facts, it's unclear if you can get a discharge of your debt and under what chapter of bankruptcy you should file. I...

How do I know if my 06, 07 and 08 taxes were discharged in bk? My bk was discharged on 12/17/12 but I haven't heard from IRS

One issue that hasn't been addressed is whether or not the IRS filed returns on your behalf for '06, '07 or '08 under I.R.C. 4020(b). If the IRS...

I completely agree with Mr. Salanick on the numerous pitfalls you can encounter if you purchase a car soon before filing a Chapter 7. Nearly all of...