Getting sued for 10 year old debt. have 4 days to reply. want to file chapter 7 bankruptcy. do i have time?

You can file BK now and should be okay.

Is there any harm in not responding to a complaint for outstanding debt if I'm planning on discharging it in Chapter 7?

If you are serious about filing Chapter 7, then the lawsuit will be stayed by the BK filing and you will be fine (assuming your case has no...

In re Neilsen, 383 F.2d 922 (9th Cir. 2004) and In re Beezley, 994 F.2d 1433 (9th Cir. 1993) protect you in this situation. Like my colleague...

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I am going to sell the coop apartment for smaller price I have purchased it for and really in need to file for bankruptcy ch 7

If the sale renders no profit to you (i.e., short sale), then you can sell it prior to or after filing. If you profit, then you will need to be...

I was just served for medical bills incurred a couple years ago.

If you are currently in a Chapter 13, this creditor must attempt to collect through the bankruptcy court (assuming the debt was incurred prior to...

Greetings and salutations: This is a question in regards to Chapter 7 BK in Central District Of California filed mid 2012.

No need to oppose since the bank is seeking relief for the purposes of foreclosing. It can't proceed with its intentions against said property...

I have a lot of credit card debt. My income has been reduced a great amount and I cant afford to make payments. I have no assets

It is in your best interest to hire a BK attorney to make sure you it is done right. Most of us offer a free consultation in person or over the...

Do you have to report a car loan obtained after separation

Any financial info that bears your name must be disclosed to the court. So, yes, this includes loan you took out for your son.

Is my child support debt reduced or discharged when filing for bankruptcy?

Not dischargeable. If you need to modify, you must file the applicable motions with the family court. Otherwise, it will continue to accumulate and...

I do not have a lot of money. How much does it cost to file chapter 13.

Ch 13 filing fee = $281. This is the court's fee and does not include due diligence costs and attorney fees. Consider a Chapter 7 if you...