Does a granted relief of stay in a Ch. 7 still apply if a Ch. 13 is filed after the 7 is closed?

When you file a new case you get a new stay most of the time, let me add some detail. If it's your second bankruptcy within 12 months then you...

Chapter 13 - community property issues in California

The first question to ask is are you separated from your wife now? The next is were you separated at the time the debts were incurred? There is a...

Chapter 13 and a job offer in another state.

It's a free country so moving is fine. Make sure to update the trustee's office about your new job. Watch to make sure you do not miss a payment...

Iam currently in chapter 13 can i still filed for script second mortage?

To strip a second mortgage in chapter 13 there are several rules. The first is that you need to show the value of the house is less than what is...

What are the pros and cons of having Defendant present at trial?

It would be rare for the debtor to not be present. You need to think about how your case would be helped by having the debtor there? Do you...

I surrendered my car following my Ch 7 discharge. I called the bank and told them to pick it up.

Your bankruptcy will forgive you. Your bankruptcy will not relieve your insurance company of its obligation. You may need to add your insurance...

Can someone help me with a Chapter 13?

As a practical matter, you have a right to dismiss a chapter 13. You can also file a new case but you will need to explain what went wrong the...

Still owe after bankruptcy

Your question is what if you name the original creditor in a bankruptcy and later the debt is sold to a collector? First, the collector will have...

If I stop paying my CH13 payments because I can't afford them, does BK court convert me to a CH 7?

You can convert to chapter 7 without a court order but you need to initiate it. If you just stop paying, the court will dismiss your chapter 13...

You ask several questions: You do not need to be current on your second mortgage to strip it off your home in chapter 13. One of the goals of...