Asked about whether my U. of CA pension would b exempt in chapter 7. It seems most retirments are now under Fed. how do I know?

I agree that as long as you have been a resident of the State of CA for the past 2 years, or otherwise are qualified to use the CA exemptions, you...

I am going through a divorce. My ex is self employed and filled bankruptcy claiming he is broke and has no income.

You definitely need legal help in the dissolution case. There are many ways to prove income, such as proving expenditures. But coming from the...

My husband and I own an S-Corporation that has BofA credit card debt of 20,000 with no income. What to do about the debt?

You question appears to be about two very different types of debts. First, i would like to clarify what you mean by "own" an...

Live in CA, wife has upside down property from before marriage and significant personal debt -80k ,considering Ch7 Bankruptcy

If your wife is contemplating filing bankruptcy without you, your assets that were owned prior to the marriage are most likely protected from...

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There are two issues that you might want to consider. First is the tax issue. It sounds like you have a good idea about that one and the...

Very confused over issue regarding family court order that I pay loan in divorce. Am in chapter 7. Called atty who said:

This may not be dischargeable under 2 different statutes. The fact that you are confused about this leads me to believe that you do not have a...

Is there a statute of limitations on a debt owed to California Social Services from 2002?

Generally, the statute of limitations for fraud would be 3 years in California. However, I don't think an action for fraud would be applicable for...

What are the complicaitons between # 7 Bankruptcy and HOA Lien assessment. The home was surrendered at the bankruptcy.

The picture on what will happen may not be all that clear, but it is likely that once the priority lien was recorded, the ultimate buyer, or the...

I filed chapter 7 in 2005 , today i received a 1099-c with box 5 marked yes , i thought if you were discharged it was over

Because they claim a loss and have attributed that gain to you, you will have to report that on your taxes. If it is for the current tax year, it...

How to retain auto after 341 meeting

First, the creditor should have sent you a reaffirmation agreement, but it doesn't sound like that is what you want to do. You should have stated...