I am in Year 4 of a 5 year Chapter 13. May I use my yearly bonus to pay fed tax I owe this year instead of giving it to Chpt.13

You are REQUIRED by the bankruptcy code to pay all taxes when due during the life of your Ch.13. BUT, before you spend your bonus (how big?) call...

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I Filed bankruptcy 4 years ago Due to job loss serious health issues(ongoing), I cant afford my pymts is there anything i can do

Invest in a consultation with an experienced bankruptcy/debt attorney. You do not qualify for another Ch.7 for another 4 years. You MAY qualify...

Do i have to send copy of my 2012 tax form to bk trustee?

If the trustee asked for copies of your tax returns you STILL have to mail them to him.

This will go on your credit record because your name was on the mortgage. Most first mortgageholder's do not file suit for the deficiency. Talk...

I filed for bankruptcy in MI but I have a pending lawsuit to enforce judgement of payment for PIP. What should I do?

I am confused. You mean you have a pending claim against your own auto insurance for a car accident that took place BEFORE you filed bankruptcy? ...

Can I still file an "answer" if I received continuance?

You COULD, but you SHOULDN'T because you won't know how to draft it. The judge's advice was sound (after all, HE knows more about the case than...

I am considering returning my vehicle which I can no longer afford the payments and then filing for bankruptcy.

Overpayment from government services, unemployment, ez pass bills, etc. cannot be discharged. Student loans also cannot be discharged. But the...

My daughter is 13 and her father wants to terminate his rights in exchange for dropping all support, how does that work?

Your husband, as her step-father, can file to adopt your daughter. Before actually filing the adoption petition with the court, I always send the...

I got a trust for $87ki in 2010 and bought a house. It burned down and I'm getting a settlement. Can I keep the mnoney?

Your questions were answered yesterday by several attorneys when you posted the same question. Rebuild, then file bankruptcy. The homestead...

How is insolvency for debt that was discharged 4-5 years ago, able to be proven to avoid a 1099c on taxes now?

Bankruptcy IS insolvency. By receiving the bankruptcy discharge notice you should be able to prove insolvency. Take it and your bankruptcy...