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Confirmation of bankruptcy. What happens if it is not confirmed? What are options left? Appeal or refile or ask 4 evid.hearing?

Catherine's answer | Answered on August 05, 2016

What happens if your plan is not confirmed? Many times the court will continue the confirmation hearing so the Debtor can work out whatever...

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Timing of Bankruptcy and Divorce

Catherine's answer | Answered on August 03, 2016

The look back period for a Bankruptcy Trustee to undo property divisions of your divorce is up to 7 years. You really should seek competent...

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Someone said her bankruptcy petition can be dismissed if she does. Is this true?

Catherine's answer | Answered on August 02, 2016

Must be a non bankruptcy attorney's advice. Your sister may apply for a credit card. In fact she should be receiving offers. She should be...

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 I OWE TO IRS INCOME TAX CREDIT AND STATE TAX

Catherine's answer | Answered on August 02, 2016

You state that you owe IRS and you don't own the State of California for past due taxes. If the State Tax Board is the Franchise Tax Board...

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In a bankruptcy proceeding, am I entitled, and if so, why, to have stolen assets returned to me?

Catherine's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

Two things: First, if you have an action for fraud against the debtor then you need to file a Section 523 adversary proceeding based on Fraud. ...

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Sis wants to file chapter 7. She owns nothing and doesn't have much pay. BUT, she helped her Ex refi a home couple of years ago

Catherine's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

If your sister is married and she files a Chapter 7 then all community property becomes property of the Chapter 7 Estate. You state that he did...

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Can I buy a car before my bankruptsy is discharged?

Catherine's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

If you are in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, know that the auto industry was able to carve out an exception for their secured debt if it is a purchase...

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I need information ,to make a decision on filing for bankruptcy.

Catherine's answer | Answered on July 26, 2016

That is a good decision to seek a consultation before filing. Please feel free to contact any of the Bankruptcy Attorneys on this Website in your...

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How do I stop this collection agency that is charging me thousands of dollars in fees????

Catherine's answer | Answered on July 25, 2016

First glance at your fact pattern brings to mind that the collection agency is in violation of the automatic stay. Make sure the collection agency...

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(Debt Collections Trial Amex) Is a stipulation for continuance with pre-trial deadlines reset ok?

Catherine's answer | Answered on July 20, 2016

The Court is granting a continuance of all the dates that go along with the 60 day continuance for whatever they granted. I can only guess it was...

Catherine Elizabeth Christiansen's Answers (405)

Confirmation of bankruptcy. What happens if it is not confirmed? What are options left? Appeal or refile or ask 4 evid.hearing?

Timing of Bankruptcy and Divorce

Someone said her bankruptcy petition can be dismissed if she does. Is this true?

Bankruptcy Chapter 7 I OWE TO IRS INCOME TAX CREDIT AND STATE TAX

In a bankruptcy proceeding, am I entitled, and if so, why, to have stolen assets returned to me?

Sis wants to file chapter 7. She owns nothing and doesn't have much pay. BUT, she helped her Ex refi a home couple of years ago

Can I buy a car before my bankruptsy is discharged?

I need information ,to make a decision on filing for bankruptcy.

How do I stop this collection agency that is charging me thousands of dollars in fees????

(Debt Collections Trial Amex) Is a stipulation for continuance with pre-trial deadlines reset ok?