If i have a judgement ordering my ex to pay me from the sell of a house and they file bankruptcy, can i still collect from them

I just filed a Chap. 13 case for a client (wife) whose husband has filed a C7 case. The divorce decree (judgment) says that wife was to get $50k...

In California, can ONE debtor of a JOINT-SECURED debt which was "discharged" in CH7 BK IN 9/2005,file CH13 BK on that same debt?

Secured debt is not discharged in Chap. 7. While you may not be sued on the debt after the C7 case, the property that secured the loan can be taken...

You must list everything that has any value even if very minimal value now but may become valuable later. Restricted stock has value that is...

Selected as the best answer

Sold my property assets 4 months back. can i file bankcruptcy chapter 7

If the property was given (surrendered) to a creditor with a valid lien on it and the value of the property was about the amount owed or less, then...

What is the statutory time limit to Object to confirmation of Chap. 13?

"My client"???? Are you a lawyer? If you are then you should know that the objection must filed before confirmation at any time but the local...

Can I legally make liable a driver who was at fault when driving my car in a collision?

You are liable for property damage up to $5,000 because you did not report the transfer to the DMV. You are vicariously liable because there is a...

Eviction

If the landlord has a judgment including late charges and other fees then that is too late unless you make a motion to set aside the judgment and...

Can I separate my federal restitution from my codefendants?

You need to make a motion directed to the court that imposed the restitution. This is a question for a criminal law attorney and particularly one...

What can a co-signer do in case of chapter 7 filings. ?

You cannot be a "co-signer" unless you sign. Therefore, either you did sign and forgot (or someone signed your name) or simply you are not a...

A friend told me to contact the court trustee for my Chpt 7 to look into a loan re-modification. Legal help did poor job....

The bankruptcy court cannot reduce the balance of your first mortgage on your home. Need to talk to your Congressional representatives about it...