Do I have to wait until I finish paying the trustee after filing chapter 13 to begin receiving social security benefits?

Discuss this with your attorney, as it may result in you having additional income for purposes of the "best efforts test", thus requiring you to...

Am in Ch. 13. Paying $ to court monthly. Can my atty charge me in addition to that amt.?

Great answers above. I would just like to point out that in California you have a right to a copy of the written fee agreement between you and your...

If a 2nd loan accepts payments through a chapter 13 payment plan do i still have to do a lien strip?

If there was a second deed of trust recorded on your property before you filed your bankruptcy, then that deed of trust will survive your...

Ch 7 bankruptcy filed now a creditor is claiming they have a purchase money security interest in earrings we bought as a gift

Let's take a deep breath. You are in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which means that you listed the debt and you are protected from direct collection...

What is the statue of limitations on taxes owed to the Franchise Tax Board? Does it matter if you filed BK Chapter 7 anytime?

Agreed - it is difficult to answer this question because we do not know the type of tax involved here. If the LLC filed for a Chapter 7, you should...

Mr. Elie nailed it on the head - I would recommend speaking with an experienced consumer bankruptcy attorney in your area. While a $10K debt may...

Does a mortgage after a bankruptcy discharge need to go into foreclosure whether or not you reaffim?

Agreed - you should consider your sale options. Is there equity in the property? If not, consider a short sale. It is always a good idea to speak...

Debt collection lawsuit...should I try to settle the amount owed?

I concur with the advice above. You need to act quickly, but you have rights that you should consider. Settlement is one option, and oftentimes...

What happens to my newly obtained credit cards when converting a chapter 13 to 7 What happens to my vehicle that is in the 13

I agree with the other attorneys above - I would advise you to speak with your attorney about your options to either (a) modify your chapter 13...

Do I bother to pay back a debt that originally should have never been issued?

It is difficult to say whether a particular creditor will furnish (report) information to a Credit Reporting Agency (CRA), like TransUnion,...