7 vs 13

Any time there is a business involved I recommend that you seek out the advice of an attorney. You need to understand that while a chapter 7 may...

Is there anything I can do? We put our house up for a short sale, it wasnt accepted and the bank foreclosed.

If your personal property was destroyed or taken out of the home, you may have a claim against the bank for conversion (essentially a civil theft)...

How does chapter 13 affect receiving social security benefits?

Since you are in a Chapter 13 case, I am sure you understand that you are required to make a monthly payment to the trustee, who in turn...

A stay order means that your employer is not to withhold the funds from your check until you have had a chance to tell your side of the story at...

Need help answering for garnishment

You need to attend this hearing. Usually these type of hearings are held in the justice court (although it may be in the Superior Court as well). ...

How common is it for the trustee to object to your Ch 13 plan? My trustee seems to think that I have more assets than I do. Help

From your answer it sounds like you are represented by an attorney. I would discuss your concerns with your attorney and work through him/her in...

Debt settlement or bankruptcy

It is the rare case that I see where debt settlement benefits anyone but the debt settlement company. When you sign up with a debt settlement...

What happens in Chapter 13 if my future income increases?

Chapter 13 trustees will generally require that you provide a copy of your tax return each year that you are in your Chapter 13 case. Further, if...

Garnishment of Earnings

Typically each judgment will require its own writ of garnishment. Each one will have to be paid in full before any funds can be directed to the...

Adversary Proceeding Chapter 7

If you are representing yourself you ought to check the court's website for guidance on time periods that must elapse prior the court entering a...