There is nothing in the Bankruptcy Code (the laws that define how bankruptcy works) says that debt owed to the U.S. or to the various states is not...

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If you have read the previous answers, you have found that you might be able to file a bankruptcy under chapter 7, but more information will be...

In addition to the cost and time issues that have been mentioned by other attorneys on this site, keep in mind that in a situation like this your...

Is a judgment lien removal possible with bankruptcy?

It appears that you are in California, so putting him on the title makes him an owner. The lien applies to his interest in the real property. I'm...

I recieved a discharge today, how do I know if the lender will be taking my boat or abandoning it?

As you have probably heard everyone on this site say in answering these questions, no one should file a bankruptcy case without an attorney. In...

I have been made an offer to settle my claim against a debtor in a federal bankruptcy case SUBJECT TO FRE 408 and want a counter

If this claim is for anything other than a very small amount, you should have an attorney experienced in bankruptcy advising you. While your...

If you are aware that the person (company?) filed bankruptcy, you have been notified somehow. You should have the name and case number of the...

Having a negative disposable monthly income on the Means Test may be an indicator that a chapter 13 plan isn't feasible and might be considered by...

I have run into this situation just a handful of time over the years (since 1982). It's unusual for a creditor to do this, but the ones that I...

How can i keep my home and lower my interest rate of 6.25% to affordable rate with chapter 13 bankruptcy.

The provisions of chapter 13 in 11 USC 1322((b)(2) prohibits modification of the rights of a creditor secured only by the debtor's residence. That...