Receiving property back from filing Ch. 13 bankruptcy

The rule in this Circuit followed by the bankruptcy courts is that collection action taken after the automatic stay at his place are void. This...

After student loan debt and after the IBR I will owe taxes on the remainder. How does that work?

First, I can't guarantee that the tax laws will be the same the same as they are now in January 2015, and I can promise they will be different in...

My folks are in 90's & they own 2 second homes. How much tax will they have to pay if they sell one of the homes?

If the second home to be sold is not principle residence, it will not qualify for exclusion of the gain on sale. You could consider carrying the...

Your criminal problems will not likely have any impact on a bankruptcy proceeding. However, some types of debt associated with a criminal...

Some banks will freeze your account until they have reviewed their records and offset your deposit against money you owe the bank. Wells Fargo...

Oregon adopts and tracks federal tax laws and regulations except for a few areas such as depreciation of assets. The federal 1040 returns have...

How do I remove a cash judgment from court records after filing bk 7 ?

Oregon has a statutory procedure for removing a judgment after a bankruptcy discharge. First, a debtor may remove a judgment by showing that the...

How do I know if chapter 13 is the best option to stop forclosure?

The better question is: "What alternatives do I have to stop a foreclosure?" The answer is not many. If it is a judicial foreclosure your rights...

Certain types of obligations associated with a divorce are excluded from discharge in bankruptcy. Before taking action, you should consult with a...

My wages are just over the exempt amount for Oregon. Does that mean that only 75% of my entire monthly wages are exempt?

You are entitled to keep up to $942 as minimum monthly wages. However, the calculation of your net wage depends on the date on which you are paid,...