Who is responsible for sending out notices to creditors in california chapter 7

There is a document which is part of any bankruptcy filing called a "Creditor Matrix" which is just another term for a mailing list. The Court...

Retirement accounts, 401(K) accounts, and similar savings accounts are usually exempt 100% in California under C.C.P. § 703.140(b)(10)(E). They...

My boyfriend is in the process of filing for Chapter 7. When we get married (after Ch7) will commingling assets be an issue?

It would be best if you had no financial transactions between you and the BF until after the BK is completed. The reason why is already in the...

I agree with the prior answers. The best course of action is to file a motion in the family court proceeding asking the court to dissolve the...

Hi, my bk lawyer is about to file chapter 7 for me I was wondering if I could trade in my car that's paid off for a newer model

I agree with the prior responses. Your attorney is there to answer these questions, and you should have a conversation with them first....

How likely is the trustee or a creditor objecting to a chapter 7 BK to personal loan incurred in the last 90 days of you filing?

This happens very commonly in chapter 7 cases. People need to live in the time leading up to a BK petition, and often use credit cards or payday...

My spouse and I have filed for divorce, and are about to file Ch 7 bankruptcy. Can we finalize the divorce before BK is final?

I agree with the other lawyers. Do the chapter 7 first. The discharge will wipe out all of your individual debts as well as any community...

Besides at prenuptial agreement, what other legal or tax considerations should I take before marrying someone after he filed Ch7

If you are both willing to agree to a pre-nup agreement, make sure to add a provision that all debts that exist pre-marriage are the separate debts...

Bankruptcy chapter 7 in CA. State BOE did audit on my biz. Say I owe sales tax $. Possible to discharge in chapter 7?

I have to disagree with the other attorneys on this one. Under 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(1)(A) certain tax debts are non-dischargeable in Chapter 7,...

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What does it cost to declare chapter 7 bankruptcy

I agree with Mr. Steingraber. The costs of filing a BK case vary widely depending on the complexity of the case. While you owe $80K, what is more...