Bankruptcy: I give my Dad $150 a month for his meds. What kind of information do I need to bring to the bankrupt trustee?

The law does not specifically describe what documents you need to provide for this kind of expense. Your obligation is to cooperate with the...

The law reviews income for the 6 complete months prior to filing. The check received on September 10th will show year to date income through...

In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Los Angeles, how much are you allowed to budget per month for groceries, gasoline, etc.?

To qualify for chapter 7 there are several tests. The primary test is a comparison of your income (may include a spouse if married and not...

During a open ch7, just 32 days after creditor hearing and while negotiating with a secured auto lender, CAN the lender repo car

Once a chapter 7 is filed, all assets (everything you own) are protected until either the court issues a discharge or the lender files a motion for...

If I file for chapter 7 bankruptcy will this affect my home mortgage

Filing a chapter 7 will not undo your previously approved hamp modification. Loans are routinely transferred from one lender/servicer to another,...

After mortgages, $100,000 homestead, 7% selling cost, 25,000 equity left. Can home owner arrange payments rather force sale?

In chapter 7 you give the trustee control of all assets not considered necessities of life. The law is very precise about what is considered a...

Hi, I am unemployed, but my wife has a very good job. Can I file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in California without her?

The idea in chapter 13 is to pay your creditors to the best of your ability. You are entitled to file without your spouse, however, her income...

The law limits how often your debts can actually be forgiven. If your case is dismissed, then your debts will be reinstated not forgiven. This...

What address to use for creditors on Schedule F?

The law refers to giving notice to the creditor. That means you can use either the address on a credit report or the address from a statement. If...

What is the best and cheaptest way to get a credit report?

Most attorneys do charge to get a copy of a credit report. You can quickly and easily get the 3 major credit reports using...