What is the process for amending my petition for chap. 7 in order to surrender my vehicle look like in CA?

I assume you don't have counsel, or your attorney would be able to answer this easily. You don't have to take any action. As stated by other...

Do I have to notice a debtor that a proof of claim was filed in a chapter 13?

As Attorney Steingraber said, you ongoing support is unaffected by the filing of the chapter 13: the support payments still need to be paid. Past...

I am assuming from your question that you obtained a judgment and filed a judgment lien against any real property the Debtor/contractor might...

Should I include my car in my chapter 7, try to modify the loan, or, try to finance a replacement?

This is a very financial fact specific question, not a legal question. With that many miles on your 2011 car, redemption (not modification) may...

In most circumstances retirement benefits such as 401(k)s are fully exempt from collection, so a creditor cannot go after the funds. I know of no...

Can I apply for an auto loan if I have completed my ch 13 repayment plan but have not yet received my discharge?

Technically, yes, BUT: until you have received your discharge, you must obtain approval to borrow funds which would be paid from your budget or...

I bought a house, my son is a co-borrower, he wants to file chapter 7 bankruptcy will the house be a part of the bankruptcy?

Your son has an interest in the real property, which must be listed if he files a bankruptcy. He may be able to exempt his interest if he files,...

Credit debt in collections/ possibly be sued how affect my home, if pd current? But have equity?

I have to agree with other counsel. A consultation will get your questions answered. Most of your questions are very fact specific and should...

Can a 2nd Deed of Trust move forward with sale of property if the owner is absentee and Deed records are indeterminate on time?

The 2nd has no claims against the first. The second can foreclose on the deed of trust for the unpaid debt, interest, penalties and net...

Can a second mortgage issue a 1099 for forgiven debt if I previously filed bankruptcy?

As stated, if the debt was discharge in bankruptcy, in income for the debt should not be imputed to you. File three proper form regarding the...