If a law suit for personal injury was discharged because the company filed chapter 11, is there any other way to sue for injury?

If your friend was injured prior to Toys R Us bankruptcy, she should have filed a claim, and that would be her recourse. The new company replaced...

How does bankruptcy effect a divorce settlement?

Whether filing with your soon to be ex-spouse or without is better for you is going to depend upon the assets you have to protect. You should at...

There is a lot more specific information needed to determine if a bankruptcy is a viable alternative for your brother. He needs to contact an...

Bankruptcy?

Without an attorney, you would need to file by mail. If you live in Turlock, you are in the Eastern District of California and would mail your...

Priority Claims on a Chapter 7 BK

Yes a Debtor must list all debts in his schedules: secured, priority and unsecured, whether or not the debtor disputes the claims, intends to pay...

Your bankruptcy filing stayed the debt collector's lawsuit: they cannot proceed with it at this time. Send a copy of the front page of your...

If “notice of no distribution” in chap 7 has already being posted, can an amendment still be submitted?

The notice of no distribution has no impact on the debtors' right and duty to file amendments. If you are listing additional creditors, make sure...

Declaring bankruptcy after trial has started, is it possible?

Assuming you are the defendant, yes it does. As stated by other counsel, the delay may be temporary if the plaintiff requests relief from the stay...

15 days away from bankruptcy chapter 7 discharge, what should my accounts say?

You are jumping the gun, a bit. Until your discharge is entered your credit report will likely not be updated. At most it may list the bankruptcy...

By stating you can “keep” your car after chapter 7? misleading

I don't see a question. You can convert to a 13. Discuss it with your attorney.