How does one debtor surrendering real property work in a chapter 7?

First, you watch and wait for the discharge. Once the discharge is granted, then call the court 7 days later and see if the case is CLOSED. Once...

If he files for ch 13 bankruptcy and makes plan pymnts for 2 yrs, could he then convert it to a ch 7 bankruptcy in 2 yrs (2018)?

Attorney Nuenor down the list there hits it exactly the most important part of your question: IF you convert a ch 13 case, the date for purposes of...

Auto title many years after bankruptcy?

Attorney Sneider is correct (as usual of course) . I sometimes have had a client either (1) offer $50 to the creditor for release of title or to...

In chapter 7, if husband filed individual bk 5 years ago and now wife files chapter 7, how does previous filing affect her?

I am writing this answer to supplement the other answers but a HUGE addition to possible reasons to wait to file. 11 USC 524(b) is what you want to...

There is NO exception in the bankruptcy Code for a person to file bankruptcy for persons CHARGED or COMMITTED a crime. But there are exceptions ...

How soon after chapter 7 discharge can I file for chapter 7 again and will it remove my fed/state tax debt?

No attorney alive (or dead) can answer that because of many missing facts. You really need to sit down with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to...

Bankruptcy question as it seems I will be listed as a person that owes someone money.

First, any debt owed just keep paying until you learn that they file a bankruptcy. Second, if you find out they filed, you want a copy of...

Can I pay off one credit card in full in order to keep them in good standing while writing off my other 2 cards in chapter 13...

As you can see, answer really is NO. Secondly, after filing why not obtain a secured credit card or put that money in your bank account to use...

Should I wait for a judgement (or be sued) from several private loans, or should I start Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

First, if the loans are in fact student loans then all of us attorneys answers will be affect our advice. Second, I strongly suggest you speak...

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Can i file ch 7 on a judgement awarded to my ex for my dons college expense

First, if that judgment is deemed "child support", it is not discharged in any ch 7 or ch 13 . At some point, the ability to enforce the judgment...