Can an Attorney Accept Payment After Filing Chapter 7?

Yes, she is correct. If you owe her money when you file, then she becomes a creditor and cannot collect. The statute prohibits accepting payment...

Can you file for Ch 7 if you are married but do not want to include your spouse's debts?

In most cases (though I'm not familiar with community property state differences) you can file alone even while married. However, if you have joint...

I'm considering filing for bankruptcy. My time working is split between VA & SC. Can I file in VA or SC, which is best?

First, I hope you'll be able to let go of your embarrassment. Situations occur over which we have no control. If the debt belonged to only him,...

Can anybody help me figure out what is debtor's attorney attempt to do?

This doesn't give me enough information to understand the situation or to reply to your questions. You should ask the debtor's attorney for...

My fiance wants to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy, will this affect me as we are not married yet?

I agree with the prior attorney, and would add that if your fiance waits until you are married to file bankruptcy your income will be taken into...

Filed chapter 7 in 2001, bank will not pick up car and will not release title, what do I do!?

I agree. You should contact your lawyer from 2001 or, if you filed on your own, find one now. Creditors have no right to try to collect on debts...

Bankruptcy too late and can we seperate?

You probably could, if you otherwise qualify. But why would you want to? Can you get along and file together? Or both see attorneys and file at the...

Bankruptcy, Rescinding Agreement and Credit Report ??

Well, yes, we're not here to second-guess your attorney, but I'm glad you have one and you can check with him/her to confirm this. It should just...

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How long after chapter 7 dismissal before I have to leave my home?

I assume you mean that the discharge is scheduled. A dismissal means that your bankruptcy is denied; a discharge means that you are free of your...

What happens to funds in a wachovia account after you file chapter 7?

Wachovia typically writes to the Trustee for direction on what to do with the funds. If they're covered by exemptions you'll get them back, but I...