If the trustee has filed the Report of No Distribution you are probably safe withdrawing your 401k if you need to. Your 401k balance is an exempt...

You should continue to make payments for everyday living expenses and on those secured debts that you intend to preserve through reaffirmation or...

On objection to discharge in a Chapter 7 case has to be filed in the form of a complaint called an ADVERSARY PROCEEDING. A filing fee must be paid....

Will an HOA lean against a house be removed if the homeowner declares bankruptcy?

HOA dues that accrued prior to the BR are discharged in the BR proceeding. Any dues that accrue after the BR is filed are not discharged. The pre...

You can file bankruptcy here to discharge foreign debts. Foreign debts may not be enforceable in the States in any event. A bankruptcy discharge is...

Is it possible to vacate a dismissed bankruptcy?

I am not aware of any procedure that would permit you to " vacate" a filed bankruptcy case even though it was later dismissed. The filing a a...

The debt is dischargeable despite what you have been told. The fact that it is a government debt is not relevant. You need to consult with an...

What can i do about my credit card company selling my citibank credit card debt to a collection agency when I'm in chapter 7

Debts are bought and sold all of the time. The fact that your account has been sold is not unusual. The underlying debt will be discharged. I...

Do I have to list my student debt on ch. 7 bankruptcy paperwork

Nope, you have to list all debt on a bankruptcy petition even though the student loan is probably not dischargeable. Should not impact your payment...

How does someone file for bankruptcy and what are the requirements/results?

Your is a very common situation. Untimely death of a spouse is a frequent event triggering the need for debt relief. Most likely a Chapter 7...