Chap 7 BK filed 5/15/13; current with 1st Mortgage. BofA sold mortgage to Green Tree. BK specifically said I wanted to keep home

As an addition to the already spot-on answers (and as general information), any tax liability on the forgiven HELOC falls under tax-debt which...

Do California small claims judgments carry the same weight as superior court judgments?

Short answer: Yes they do. My old boss once told me "A judgment is a judgment, unless it's not."

Bankruptcy help!

For a quick second, lets pretend that your name is on the loan AND the title, and that there is actually 200k in equity. Depending on your...

What would be the best defense strategy for attempted burgulary?

Actually burgle something. Can't be convicted of "attempting" something you actually did.

Zillow.com is the go-to site, and works like 90% of the time. Beware, though, if the zillow valuation is really close to, or less than, the amount...

Chapter 7 - Schedule J - Line 2 - Item (c) : Telephone: Can I use my Cell Phone Bill (Expense) on this line?

I'd list it under "other," which will allow you to explain the reason for the $250 bill right in the paperwork, which will save you like 20 seconds...

There is the possibility that they were discharged. While the code technically makes "student loans" undischargable, the rule is fairly long and...

Do I need to list my regular paycheck on Schedule B of the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition?

Generally, when you're talking about that category, the trustee is looking for things like commissions or royalties or other things of that nature....

I am filing bankruptcy in California. Is there a process I need to do before using the #2 homestead exemption?

I'm guessing by "#2 exemption" you're talking about Section 703's exemptions. 703 is the most exemption-friendly scheme, and gives you what is...