If I signed an agreement with an attorney to file bankruptcy and gave him a check but have not filed can I get my money back?

That's a great question of serious concern. First, talk to your attorney and try to resolve amicably. If that works to no end, you may want to...

Retirement payment exempt in bankruptcy

Good question. You are in essence asking whether the $5K are proceeds from a retirement account that might otherwise be exempt under California...

If you file ch7, the lender can sue you under 11 USC Section 523 for conversion of the vehicle, so you better be prepared in a chapter 7 case. If...

Can an attorney-debtor file a chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Attorneys can and do file chapter 7. If the attorney is filing in a personal capacity, his or her ownership interest in the law business must be...

The only pay I get is my retirement and ss. can I claim bankrupcy as I am 20,000. in debt and cant get out from under.?

This depends on how much you are getting from your retirement income. Generally as long as the amount you receive mainly provide you with a means...

Would I enter a tax lien on chapter 7 form schedule A separate from my residence?

I noticed you are from Fresno, CA. I once practiced in the Eastern District and I have represented clients there in the past. I would be very...

What exacty does a motion for continuance of an automatic stay do? And what exactly is an automatic stay in bankruptcy?

Sorry to hear, but the good news is that child support and other applicable domestic support obligation is not dischargeable debt under section...

Bankruptcy. does term life insurance with no value need to be listed as an asset on a chapter 7 petition?

You need to list everything in which you have a present, future, or contingent interest. Not all attorneys do this, but I personally do and I...