Unfortunately, HOA fees and assessments continue to accrue after your file bankruptcy. If you surrender a home in bankruptcy that has HOA dues,...

If there are assets in the debtor's estate, you will receive notice to file a proof of claim that will entitle you to a distribution depending upon...

I open my home business last year and did not have a chance to operate , do i need to declare it in filing bankruptcy chapter 7?

It is unclear to me how one "opens" a business but does not "operate" a business. Regardless, bankrupty is premised on disclosure. Instead of...

I am moving from an apartment before the lease is up.Can I add to bankruptcy the funds they will expect if the unit doesnt rent

Yes, the remainder of your lease can be included in your bankruptcy. When a debtor has an unexpired lease, the debtor has the option of assuming...

Can credit union refuse my car payments?

You have a couple of issues commingling here. One is bankruptcy, and one is the car payments under state law. It appears that the credit union...

Asking for Attorneys Fees when you object to Proof of Claim in Bankruptcy Case

I think this is really dependent on the facts of your case and the judge. It depends on how egregious the proof of claim is. And some judges are...

If i go bankruptcy do i have to put in my sears,jcpenny,and kohls, victoria secret that i paid off already

A question I often get from clients is whether they can keep a credit card through bankruptcy. If you enter into bankruptcy owing zero on a credit...

Can I still file a 506 after a chapter 7 discharged. I did not know during the process that we could have filed a 506.

If I understand your question, you want to file a motion or adversarial proceeding to value your home and mortgages to determine whether the second...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Planning the bankruptcy before you file is half the game. Speak with counsel now. With a significant drop in income, you need to see if Chapter...

The discharge is not the issue with timing the sale of of your assets after bankruptcy. It's whether the trustee has abandoned your property. A...