Is it true you can file for chapter 13 bankruptcy again one year after you are discharged?

Filing a second chapter 13 is common, and the law allows it. If your goal is to stop a foreclosure and repay delinquent mortgage payments a second...

California. Chapter 7. bankruptcy file individually. Married 1 year. Husband has 2 properties. Can they say I have equity asset?

When a married person files chapter 7 all community property is considered by the court when determining what, if anything, will be sold to pay...

Its been 2 years since our ch 7 discharge. Both mortgages were not reaffirmed. still current on first defaulted on HELOC.

Both state and federal law limit what debt collectors can do. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is federal law and creates an elaborate set...

I need to write a motion to reopen my chapter 7 bk due to identity theft with EDD.

A bankruptcy can only discharge debts that arise before the date the bankruptcy was filed. If the EDD issues relate to events that occurred after...

The attorney fees for chapter 7 vary based on many factors. That said, your request is more than reasonable. I'd be glad to speak to you. BTW -...

Exemption to protect pesonal injury award

In California there are two exemption schedules, commonly referred to as "703" and "704." The treatment of a personal injury settlement differs...

In Ch 13 can i file adversary proceeding against co-owners of my house to force the sell. final proceeds split accordingly.

The answer is that you can with the cooperation of your chapter 13 trustee. An adversary proceeding is a lawsuit in bankruptcy, and that is what...

Should i reopen a ch 7 to avoid a lien ? i don't have any real property. in the future the lien will preclude mortgage approval?

A lien will only attach to real property you own at the time you file bankruptcy. Generally, there is no need/reason to seek avoidance if you did...

Bankruptcy chapter 7 / personal injury liens

Medical bills are generally dischargeable unless incurred through fraud, willful misconduct or embezzlement. That's the issue here: did spending...

My house is in chapter13. Am I allowed to add my grown son's name to the title

The answer depends on whether your plan is confirmed and if the plan revests property in you. That's legal jargon, I know, so let me explain. ...