What are my recourses if the attorney I retained for my bankruptcy goes out of business and they have 1200.00 of mine.

Write a letter to the attorney. If s/he does not return the money go to the bar association. It would also depend upon the contract. Some contracts...

If you know of any assets he has not disclosed that would be useful as would any potential income that has not been disclosed. Besides that, it...

How would a chapter 7 effect how my employer treats me?

Its a public record so anyone can find out that you filed. Most people are not interested in knowing who declares bankruptcy. I look it up to see...

We filed Chapter 13 a year ago and have consistent problems with both our attorney and trustee. What recourse do we have?

If you are not communicating with your attorney check around and see if others are available and see how you like them. If you are currently filed...

Do I have to pay?

Yes they can evict you if you are not current with your rent. Current means that you have paid all rent due at the time. The chapter 7 will not...

Can I convert my chapter 13 to a chapter 7?

8 years must elapse between chapter 7 filings. I am terribly sorry to hear what has happened to you and that your attorney is making no efforts to...

Bankruptcy attorney chapter 7 or chapter 13

Consult with a local bankruptcy attorney and get an appraisal of the home. You are allowed to have a certain amount of equity in the home which...

Deed in Lieu or Short Sale after Bankruptcy

I have always told my clients that after a chapter 7 discharge the only advantage of a short sale is to be able to direct the sale. What I mean is...

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If the debt arose after your bankruptcy filing it would not be covered by the bankruptcy. This means that a motion to re-open and add them would...

A parent passed away with their house in Bankruptcy. I am currently in the probate process, when the house is transferred to me

If the debtor was in a chapter 13 bankruptcy if they payments are made the plan would continue as though it always has. The only issue would be if...