Do i have to file a chapter 13 bankruptcy in the state that i live in ?

The venue rules can be tricky and usually determined where one "lives" at present. However, a person can have a "residence" that differs from...

Chpt. 13 was dismissed for non-payment. My only secured creditor is for my car. I want to pay off the balance.

If you file a Chapter 7, it is most likely that the creditor won't file a claim at all for the simple reason that you are probably a "no asset"...

You can voluntarily pay off your creditors notwithstanding a bankruptcy case. Like the other lawyers who have commented here, it may not be...

When filing bankruptcy and in your filings you list a state court judgement ,which the bankruptcy court denies the discharge,

Mystery Question! My favorite. If your discharge was denied under 11 U.S.C. 727 because of perjury and fraud in the bankruptcy case, then the...

Should I file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in San Francisco? And if so, how can I find pro bono legal help?

First, I doubt you could muster the burden to discharge your student loans. This is especially so since you are currently in school and the entire...

Does a second lien survive a Chapter 7 bankruptcy if I listed it as unsecured and it was discharged?

Yes, the 2nd Lienholder could assert their rights against the property in the future if the property developed sufficient equity making it in their...

I have a share in a hunting property. Is there a way to protect it in a chapter 13 bankruptcy?

The real question is: what is it worth? Assuming it is non-exempt (see local bankruptcy attorney to determine exemptions), one reason to file a...

How can EDD offset UI that was discharged in BK 14 yrs ago? Can this be legal with a discharged BK and Statute of Limitations

Ouch! Did you call the EDD and show them proof of the bankruptcy? If so, then they might just return the money without any hassle. However, you...

2012 federal tax becomes dischargeable 4/16/16. Should I wait another year to file bankruptcy?

I will assume that you say is true and your 2012 taxes are dischargeable on 4/16/16. If there are any tolling events such as extensions, offers in...

If I file for bankruptcy chapter 7, would be a good idea to reaffirm my car lease so I could get another car lease next time?

I really don't know about "getting a new lease" if you don't reaffirm. I am not convinced the a down the rode financing entity would treat that as...