Yes, you have the right to claim the homestead exemption even if there is a second (or third) lien. It sounds like chapter 13 is the petition...

It depends on the year that the lien was recorded and for what reason was the lien was created. Is it a judgment lien, and if so, what date was the...

Agreeing with the above, the other issue is whether and how soon you gain an interest in the trust after the petition is filed. As of right now,...

If you were named as a defendant, it sounds like there is a judgment against you. It is most likely a default judgment, meaning that the plaintiff...

1. Yes, you could be liable because most debts are collectible against community property, including income of a debtor's spouse. 2. The SBA...

It sounds like you already filed the chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. Whether the equity in your house is within the amount allowed homestead...

What Mr. Steingraber writes above is true. Generally money that you may earn in the way you describe, after you file the petition, is not part of...

Agreeing with the above, it IS possible to obtain a finding of undue hardship which would lead a bankruptcy court to include your student loans in...

Adding to the above I would point out that it isn't clear whether you are filing a petition under chapter 7 or chapter 13. The difference is...

If you are asking about statewide rent and eviction control, it depends on whether the rental property is subject to AB 1482. Your local county...