Need to know if a stay on a complaint also stayed the cross-complaint.

The bankruptcy stay protects the debtor and the property of the bankruptcy estate from collection efforts (for details, see 11 U.S.C. 362(a) at the...

Got sued by credit card company. Can I file bk? Would that count as the response to the sue notice?

When you file for bankruptcy, a law called the automatic stay comes into effect, protecting you from collection efforts, including lawsuits. It's...

Selected as the best answer

If you filed your bankruptcy prior to the garnishment, the automatic stay prohibited FTB from taking the money, and if they refuse to give it back...

Mortgage Payment Increase Due to Taxes Increasing

You do not need to file a motion. Based on FRBP 3002.1, your mortgage company has to notify the Chapter 13 trustee about the change in the...

I am filing bankruptcy in CA. My only concern is the duplex that I live in with 2co-signers (3 people on the loan).

The real issue is not who is on the loan, but who owns the property. The trustee can only liquidate property that belongs to you, so it sounds...

Can I include exhibits in my Opposition to Motion for Relief from Stay?

Absolutely - in fact, you probably should, if there are documents that support your opposition. You do need to make sure you authenticate the...

What wording is imperative to have in a "release of liability" once a payment schedule has been fulfilled?

Many more facts are needed to be able to give you a complete answer, but here are a few thoughts. First, make sure that you keep plenty of...

Chapter 13

The real problem that you're running into is that you have to pay all of your priority taxes over no more than 60 months in Chapter 13. $9,000...

Advised not to file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy before Civil Lawsuit?

When you file for bankruptcy, all of your assets become part of what is called the "bankruptcy estate." This includes any causes of action...

My fiance is american, he has a $400 thousand dollars student loan. Is he able to petition me? At the moment, he's not working

You are eligible to file bankruptcy on your own, even prior to the marriage, if you need it. You don't need to be an American citizen to file...