Should I report the sales of these used textbooks as income on the bankruptcy forms? Should I report it anywhere else?

I agree with my colleagues that it is not income unless a profit has been made. So in this case, you are just recouping the costs of the purchase...

Can I use a wildcard exemption for my upcoming 2015 tax return?

Yes, you can use the wildcard exemption to exempt your 2015 tax refund even if you have not received it yet. You should list the amount that you...

Does it make sense for him to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Or, should he work with a debt consolidator instead?

Your father should definitely see a bankruptcy attorney right away. The danger in your father's case is if his creditors sue him and then put a...

Do I mention financial aid anywhere on the Chapter 7 Documents. Do I list student loans as debt even though I'm still in school

All debts must be listed, including student loans, even though they will not be discharged. You should also list the financial aid you have...

I would only include your own expenses. If you (or your attorney) wish to give further explanation, you can always add a note on Schedule J...

How can we get this property taken out of our name? How can we get the letters to stop? Law about harassment after Ch. 13?????

I agree with my colleagues that the first thing you have to do is figure out the title situation on your property. Just because you included your...

I am over 2 years in my chapter 13 filing. I have fallen behind slightly on the payments. How can I modify or request hardship?

First, if you have an attorney, you should speak to him or her immediately as Chapter 13 bankruptcies are incredibly complicated and your attorney...

Filing for bankruptcy will not effect your worker's comp but the amount you are receiving from worker's comp, and any other income sources, will be...

I won a judgment against my ex husband 5 months ago and now he has filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy (no-assets). He makes over $7k

I agree with my colleagues that you may have options under the bankruptcy code to file an adversary proceeding to prove that the debt he owes you...

IF I filed a cvil harassment petition within 1 year, do I need to list this on my schedule for bankruptcy 13 where

Yes, you need to list the civil harassment lawsuit on the Statement of Financial Affairs under Section 4(a) and you need to list in on Schedule B...